France's hottest July on record
The article focused on July 2026 as the hottest and driest month in France since record-keeping began in 1900. The French Meteorological Agency (Météo-France) reported an average temperature of 24.9°C, surpassing previous heatwave records set in 2003 and 2006. The month experienced two heatwaves, one of which lasted from July 4 to July 19, with further increases in temperatures expected in the future. Additionally, there was a approximately 70% reduction in rainfall, leading to severe soil dryness, negative impacts on agriculture, and the spread of wildfires, including a major blaze in the Gironde region. These conditions are among the worst in over 125 years, with forecasts indicating rising temperatures and worsening drought conditions in the coming months.
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