France Braces for Extreme Heat with Orange Alerts Across Nearly 80 Departments

Météo-France has issued an orange heatwave alert for 78 departments on August 12th, expected to rise to 80 departments on August 13th, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40°C (104°F) in some areas. This marks France's fifth heatwave of the summer, raising concerns for public health, water supply, and wildfire risk.