Météo-France Issues High-Level Heatwave Alert for Southern Departments

Météo-France has issued an orange heatwave alert for five southern departments, including Ardèche and Gard, where temperatures are forecast to reach 39°C. Ten other departments are under a yellow alert. This marks only the second time France has issued such a high-level heatwave alert in September, with monthly heat records likely to be broken and extreme heat expected to persist until at least Sunday. The prolonged high temperatures pose health risks and impact daily life.