- 2h ago
Macron defends fire response as Gironde megafire burns over 42,000 hectares
President Macron visited Bordeaux Monday, calling for unity and defending his government's record as wildfires consumed 42,000 hectares in Gironde and forced 220,000 evacuations.
- Jun 29
France ends record heatwave with over 1,000 dead, braces for new one as 30,000 air conditioners head to hospitals
After a 10-day heatwave that killed more than 1,000 people and saw Paris hit 42°C, Météo-France warns of a new bout of extreme heat this weekend. The government has ordered 30,000 air conditioners for hospitals and promised a new extreme-heat plan.
- Jun 20
France swelters under second June heatwave as 35 departments placed on red alert
A second heatwave in three weeks has placed 35 departments on red alert, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in the west and centre by early next week.
- May 28
Western Europe swelters under record-breaking May heatwave as Italy declares red alert and France faces political backlash
A precocious 'heat dome' from North Africa has shattered May temperature records in Portugal and France, prompting Italy to issue its highest-level red alert for Rome and four other cities.
