France Grapples with Severe and Prolonged Heatwave

France is currently experiencing a severe and extended heatwave, leading to red vigilance alerts for 37 departments and orange alerts for 46 others. Temperatures are projected to reach between 35 and 39 degrees Celsius, with some areas potentially hitting 40 degrees. The high temperatures, including warm overnight lows, are expected to persist until at least the middle of next week, posing significant health risks.