France convenes emergency crisis team over 40°C heat

The French Meteorological Service forecasts a severe heatwave expected to last throughout Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C in many areas, especially in the western and central regions. Two-thirds of the country are placed under an orange alert. It is anticipated that this heatwave will affect about two-thirds of the population, and that it will be prolonged and intense, prompting authorities to hold an emergency coordination meeting led by the Prime Minister and attended by 14 ministers to monitor the situation.

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