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France bakes under heatwave as warnings extend into July

France was sweltering under another day of extreme heat on Wednesday after recording its hottest day on record – with millions under red alerts, schools closed, power cuts affecting tens of thousands of homes and ministers warning that another spell of exceptional temperatures could last until 14 July.

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Red heatwave alerts spread across Europe with hottest day ever in France and 40 deaths from drowning

Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.

Euronews

Heatwave and wildfire alerts, power cuts in Finistère: France swelters

Temperatures of 40 to 45C are forecast in France on Wednesday 24 June, wildfire alerts are in force in the centre and 68,000 homes in Finistère are without power.

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France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country

National weather service, Météo-France, says Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947

The Guardian - UK

Heatwave kills 18 people in France, including two children

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

Euronews

Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe

Number of countries issue alerts with sustained and rising temperatures expected to present danger to health

The Guardian - UK

European festival goers banned from drinking alcohol amid heatwave alert

‘For all events organised by the state and its agencies, instructions have been given not to offer alcohol,’ Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said

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Paris opens canal to swimmers and SNCF cuts trains, as France faces 40C heatwave

A heatwave extending is expected this week, with temperatures expected to approach 40C. Rail services will be cut to avoid air-conditioning failures and Paris has authorised swimming in the Canal Saint-Martin.

Radio France Internationale

Paris opens canal to swimmers after ban didn't work during last heatwave

The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire.

Euronews

France’s education minister says exams should be held at cooler times of day as extreme heat hits

Baccalaureate 2026 is in session today – but exam timing could look very different in the future.

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Heatwave deaths in France as record May temperatures grip Europe

France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths – including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures far above seasonal norms across much of Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government said seven people…

France 24

‘Full-on summer heat’: western Europe braces for unusually high temperatures

Portugal, Spain, France and UK expected to exceed 30C on Friday and into next week, with new May records predicted

The Guardian - UK

‘Hairdryer or lighter?’: French police look at claim of sensor tampering to win weather bets

Forecasting service raises alarm over data from Paris airport used to settle Polymarket wagers on temperature

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Hair dryer trick behind €25,000 win? France probes potential weather data scam linked to Polymarket

Officials in France have launched an investigation into the potential compromise of national weather sensors after a series of anomalous temperature readings coincided with betting activity on Polymarket.

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France ends record 40-day streak of consecutive rain but authorities warn of possible flood risks

Authorities urged the public to exercise caution, warning that many affected areas remain under flood risk. The country's national meteorological service says rain is forecast to resume on Thursday evening.

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France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest

France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record.

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Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France

France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.

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Storm aftermath leaves 2 dead in France; flood alerts to remain Saturday

Storm Nils has killed two people and kept parts of southwestern France on high flood alert as power crews race to restore electricity

Radio France Internationale

French weather service under fire after winter forecasts miss the mark

France’s national weather service Météo-France is facing renewed criticism after its forecasts underestimated recent winter weather, raising concerns about reliability after parts of forecasting were automated in 2023 and following years of budget and staff cuts.

Radio France Internationale

Six people dead in road accidents as France manages heavy snow and ice

Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have killed at least six people on roads across France and caused major disruptions, with the transport minister admitting the severity of the event was “somewhat underestimated” by national weather services.

The Guardian - UK

Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C

Four-year-old boy dies of heatstroke in Italy as scientists warn of ‘molotov cocktail’ of climatic conditions

Euronews

‘Unprecedented’ wildfire in southern France driven by drought and climate change, officials say

Hotspots across southern Europe have been scorched this summer, stoked by high temperatures and drought.

Radio France Internationale

US satellite data cut sparks cyclone forecast fears in French West Indies

The United States is suspending sharing key satellite weather data this month raising concerns over cyclone forecast accuracy in the French West Indies. The move, linked to "cybersecurity risks" and US budget cuts, comes as the Atlantic cyclone season intensifies.

Euronews

June likely to be among Europe's hottest on record as heatwave brings new temperature highs

Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent

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