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France’s latest heatwave: ‘Temperatures will fall, and we won’t talk about it anymore’

The heatwave that has engulfed France is underscoring the country’s lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne laments that this is only considered a crisis during heatwaves, saying that France urgently needs to renovate its buildings – and reconsider its aversion to air conditioning.

France 24

At least 20 drownings reported as 54 French departments remain on red alert

After an exceptionally hot day yesterday, with temperatures above 40°C in some cities, the heatwave continues: 54 départements are on red alert this Tuesday 23 June in France.

Euronews

France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts

France experienced its hottest-ever night Monday into Tuesday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 40 people had drowned across the country since June 18 as they sought to escape the record heat. In a country without widespread air-conditioning, the scorching temperatures have led to school closures, cancelled events and disrupted…

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France scrambles to respond, as June heatwave grips Europe

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is to hold a crisis meeting on Tuesday, after Météo France reported that the country's average temperature had broken a June record. Elsewhere in Europe, several countries are also struggling with the heatwave, which has led to a number of deaths and disruption to public…

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France sizzles in a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread

France is enduring a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit)

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Schools closed as France's heatwave threatens to break records

Hundreds of schools across France will remain closed on Monday and nearly 2,000 are preparing to send pupils home early as the country braces for record temperatures amid a prolonged heatwave.

Radio France Internationale

France issues unprecedented weather warning as heatwave intensifies

A third of France is on maximum alert for extreme heat, as forecasters warned of a prolonged heatwave that could see temperatures in Paris soar above 40C for the first time on a June day.

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Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries

Extreme early-summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe

Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more days

The Guardian - UK

Four French departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro brings more flooding

State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h.

Euronews

Storm batters France, killing lorry driver and leaving 850,000 homes without power

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

Euronews

Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe

Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%

The Guardian - UK

France prepares for peak temperatures amid Europe-wide heatwave

French authorities imposed precautions nationwide in anticipation of peak temperatures on Tuesday, with some areas bracing for highs of 41C in a heatwave that has gripped all of Europe.

Radio France Internationale

South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat

Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November

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Feelin' hot: France posts record temperatures for month of September

France recorded its hottest September day ever, weather authorities said Monday. On Tuesday, the maximum is expected to be homogeneous with 30 to 34°C over almost the whole country.

Radio France Internationale

Record temperatures expected across France as early autumn heatwave kicks in

As French schools reopen after the summer holidays, French meteorologists forecast a week of unseasonably hot weather over the coming week – with this Monday set to be the hottest day – as temperatures are expected to rise well over 30°Celsius across most of the country.

France 24

No respite for fragile ecosystems as late-summer heatwave pummels France

A protracted heatwave crawling across much of Europe has brought scorching temperatures to France this week, dealing a further blow to ecosystems already weakened by drought – while also putting human health at risk.

Radio France Internationale

Weather experts warn France's unusually late heatwave is reason for alarm

Most of the south of France is now on red alert for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the first time that France has experienced a severe heatwave in late August, and climate experts say it is a worrying sign…

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South-eastern France on heatwave alert as temperatures climb to high 30s

A swathe of south-eastern France around the cities of Lyon and Grenoble was on heatwave alert on Monday as forecasters warned of high temperatures made worse by humidity.

Radio France Internationale

Memories of life among the elements at France's Mont Aigoual weather station

Mont Aigoual in southern France is famous for its weather station, built in 1894. Until recently, the remote site was staffed round the clock – but now it has become fully automated. The last technician to be posted there as head of the observatory shares her memories with RFI.

Zenger

Storm Gerard Slams France With Hurricane-force Winds, Disrupts Travel

A strong windstorm brought an onslaught of rain, high winds and snow to France during the second half of the weekend

The Independent UK

Alpine slopes face snow shortage in unseasonably warm winter

Much of the Alps just don’t look right for this time of year

France 24

Will France's record-breaking summer of 2022 boost efforts to fight climate change?

The summer of 2022 was a record-breaking season marked by several heatwaves, forest fires and severe drought. These extreme weather events seem to have increased awareness of climate change among the French. But will it be followed by concrete action?

Daily Mirror

British woman killed as freak storms rip through Corsica slaughtering six people

The Meteo France weather service has since issued another severe weather alert for Corsica, but said it “expected wind gusts with storms overnight to Friday will be much less violent than those on Thursday morning"

Radio France Internationale

After months of wildfires, France told to brace for floods

After after almost three months of intense heat and unprecedented wildfires which have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forest and land, France's firefighters have warned of impending floods as the autumn rains are due to arrive.

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