France Downgrades Some Heatwave Alerts While Others, Including Paris, Remain Red

France is beginning to ease its highest heatwave warnings, with 13 departments now at an orange alert level. However, 37 departments, including the capital Paris, continue to face extreme heat conditions under a red alert. The prolonged high temperatures have significantly impacted healthcare services, particularly in the Paris region. Red alerts are anticipated to be lifted by Sunday evening, though severe thunderstorms are also forecast for other areas.