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France braces for a week of punishing heat
Published 22 June 2026 ยท europe
Synopsis France is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hundreds of schools
Synopsis France is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hundreds of schools have closed, and authorities are urging citizens to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol in public. This extreme weather, linked to climate change, is causing concern across Europe, with the UK also issuing heat warnings.