In alarm state because of the prolonged wave heatcontinues to be the France.
France’s meteorological service has set many areas in a high alarm condition due to high temperatures, while officials warn of deterioration of the already unbearable situation in several areas, including the Marseillehis Paris and parts in the south of the country.
According to Météo-France, maximum temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius for the Paris region and 40 degrees Celsius for the Rhodian valley are far exceeding the average temperatures for the season.
In the Rodanos Geographical District, authorities decided to suspend work on the site outdoors from noon to 22:00 local time (23:00 Greece) and ban any public event outdoors or non -air -conditioned buildings as early in the evening.
Publications on social media showed roads with closed windows in Valen, residents covering the windows with foil to reflect sunlight and tourists hiding under umbrellas along the gourmet in Toulouse.
The coffee terraces in the south were empty as people moved indoors to escape the heat.
On Monday (11/08/2025), many meteorological stations in southwestern France recorded a perfect temperature record, including him in Bordeaux (41.6) or even Angulm (42.1).
As the heatwave is expected to be extended for several days, the state has predicted its impact on health, with hospitals on alert to respond to the situation, Health Minister Katrin Votrin assured.
France has been facing the 51st Wave of heat since Friday (08/08/2025) since 1947 and the second of this summer.
According to Météo-France, the heat is expected to last “at least until the weekend of August 15” and may still be “undoubtedly” to be extended until August 19 or 20, which means that “the overall phenomenon could last from 12 to 14 days”.