Sixty French departments are under orange heatwave warning due to a heatwave hitting the country. According to Météo-France, this heatwave could be 'of the same severity as August 2003'. Temperatures are expected with significant forecasting uncertainty, but it is certain that the coming days will be very hot.
The Heatwave in France: Which Regions Are Affected?
The southern regions of France are the most affected by this heatwave. The departments of the Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions are under orange warning. Temperatures in these regions are expected to reach record levels, with heat peaks potentially exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.