France faces its third-longest heatwave
France experienced one of the harshest heatwaves in its modern history, lasting from June 17 to July 2, and recording the third-longest heatwave of all time. This event caused temperatures to rise above 40 degrees Celsius in many cities, leading to a 36% increase in excess deaths, with a total of 5,764 fatalities during this period. The peak dates saw the highest average temperatures in June. As a result, authorities were on high alert, issuing the highest levels of warning, while hospitals and emergency services faced increasing pressure. Experts warn that climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense.
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