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France 24 • June 22, 2026 14:58

How can France adapt to recurrent heatwaves?

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France is seeing a second consecutive heatwave in less than a month. Half the country is now under red alert as temperatures are expected to rise to 43°C in the southwestern city of Bordeaux and 39°C in the capital Paris. According to weather service Méteo-France, out of 51 heatwaves recorded nationwide since 1947, two-thirds have occurred since 2000 and about half of those episodes in the last 15 years.

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Wed 10:43 - Euronews

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Fri 06:37 - Euronews

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Fri 14:22 - Sky News (UK)

'Muggier' heatwave could hit 34C as extreme heat warning issued

Fri 23:39 - BBC Headlines

Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns

Sat 08:48 - Euronews

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Sat 11:45 - Sky News (UK)

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Sat 12:45 - France 24

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Sat 15:50 - France 24

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Sat 23:01 - Sky News (UK)

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Sun 11:25 - The Hill

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Sun 12:48 - BBC Headlines

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Sun 16:45 - Al Jazeera English

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Sun 18:05 - DW All

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Sun 18:05 - DW Top

Severe heat wave sweeps Europe, triggering alerts and disruptions

Mon 07:41 - DW All

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Mon 07:41 - DW Top

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Mon 10:26 - France 24

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Mon 10:32 - BBC Headlines

Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts

Mon 10:43 - Euronews

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Mon 11:40 - NYT Europe

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Mon 11:51 - Financial Times

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Mon 13:20 - France 24

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Mon 13:24 - France 24

Europe under red alert amid exceptional early heatwave

Mon 14:34 - France 24

France tries to cope with exceptionally high temperatures

Mon 14:42 - Euronews

Three dead in France as record-breaking heatwave grips country

Mon 14:58 - France 24

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Mon 16:49 - Euronews

UK hospital declared critical incident as heatwave drives surge in demand

Mon 16:58 - BBC Headlines

Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued

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Al Jazeera English

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16:45

The looming Super El Nino

A powerful El Nino is expected to peak in November that could threaten food supply and increase extreme weather events.

BBC Headlines

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16:58

Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.

10:32

Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts

The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.

12:48

Extreme heat warning extended to four days as temperatures could hit 38C

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.

23:39

Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns

After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

DW All

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07:41

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered …

18:05

Severe heat wave sweeps Europe, triggering alerts and disruptions

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a 'heat dome' sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.

DW Top

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07:41

Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?

Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered …

18:05

Severe heat wave sweeps Europe, triggering alerts and disruptions

Authorities accross Europe have warned of temperatures exceeding 39 and 40 degrees Celsius as a 'heat dome' sets in. Germany also faces the threat of extreme thunderstorms.

Euronews

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16:49

UK hospital declared critical incident as heatwave drives surge in demand

A UK hospital has declared a critical incident and is restricting services to life-threatening emergencies only, as it struggles to cope with a sharp rise in demand driven by extreme …

14:42

Three dead in France as record-breaking heatwave grips country

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10:43

What are tropical nights? Inside the deadly phenomenon hiding behind Europe’s blistering heatwave

Europe’s lack of air-conditioning means it is unprepared for the expected increase in ‘tropical nights’, experts warn.

08:48

France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C

Nearly two-thirds of France is now under an orange heatwave alert as people battle extreme temperatures across the country.

06:37

'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal

The European Commission has confirmed that El Niño is almost certain this year, which could affect Europe. Speaking to Euronews, climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of a possible heatwave and …

10:43

‘This isn’t just another hot week’: Europe to swelter in 40°C with experts warning of hidden dangers

Experts are warning the public about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

Financial Times

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11:51

Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK

Temperatures expected to break June records, prompting concerns about public health

France 24

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14:34

France tries to cope with exceptionally high temperatures

Over half of France has been placed on red alert due to the ferocious heatwave boiling the country. With the temperature reaching up to 41C in some areas, some French …

13:24

Europe under red alert amid exceptional early heatwave

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13:20

French heatwave drives up demand for AC, despite concerns

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10:26

France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures

The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail …

15:50

France swelters under record-breaking temperatures

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius. Paris …

12:45

Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings

A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record …

NYT Europe

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11:40

What to Know About Heat in Europe This Week

Big parts of Europe are under high-level warnings for extreme heat, with forecasters predicting “severe” weather impact.

Sky News (UK)

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23:01

Four-day extreme heat warning issued

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11:45

Europe swelters as heatwave intensifies - with temperatures of up to 44C forecast

An ongoing heatwave has triggered weather warnings across Europe, with several nations - including the UK - bracing for what could be one of the hottest June days on record.

14:22

'Muggier' heatwave could hit 34C as extreme heat warning issued

An extreme heat warning is in force for early next week as a high-humidity heatwave builds to a peak that could see temperatures top 34C (93F).

The Hill

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11:25

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat that will plague the popular destination early next week after a …