Heatwave News
A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather that can pose significant health risks to the public.
French Schools Buy 50,000 Cooling Units
French schools have acquired 50,000 cooling devices since mid-July to combat high temperatures, according to Education Minister Édouard Geffray. This comes after an initial €60 million allocation for thermal adaptation, though €40 million of emergency aid was later frozen.
French Minister Visits Spain for Heatwave Work Practices
France's Labor Minister and social partners are in Madrid to study Spanish measures for adapting workplaces to heatwaves, aiming to adopt best practices after a hot summer.
France sets new September heat record at 40.3°C
France has set a new national heat record for September, with temperatures reaching 40.3°C in Lavaur, Tarn. This surpasses the previous record of 40.2°C set in 2022.
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A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather that can pose significant health risks to the public.