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WRAPUP 3-Temperatures to Exceed 40C in European Heatwave as Three Die in France
French officials said 49 areas were under red alerts as temperatures topped 42C and heat-related deaths rose to 3.
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, authorities issued red heatwave warnings across France as three people died from heat-related health issues and nearly 2,700 schools closed or modified timetables.
- Temperatures in southwestern France are forecast to exceed 42 degrees Celsius on Monday, with 49 regional administrative areas under red alert as European heat levels average 4.1C above historic norms.
- The Paris region allocated a €1 million budget for portable classroom air conditioners, while rail lines face significant disruptions as they cannot withstand temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.
- French Health Minister Stephanie Rist warned that temperatures may not fall soon, as emergency services reported a 60 percent spike in calls in Paris on Sunday evening.
- In Spain, state weather agency Aemet issued a red alert for the Basque country, with temperatures in San Sebastian forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius as Spain's Labour Ministry monitors workplace safety compliance.
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3 deaths reported in France as much of Europe grapples with extreme heat
Three people died due to extreme heat in France and thousands of schools closed or modified timetables as European authorities issued heatwave warnings and forecasters in Britain said temperatures could smash records for June this week.
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Three people died in France due to health problems caused by extreme heat, and nearly 2,700 French schools must close or change their schedules on Monday (22), while authorities across Europe issued alerts due to the heat wave. Temperatures in Bordeaux, southwest of France, must exceed 42°C on Monday, and the meteorological agency Weather France reported that 49 administrative departments will be on red alert. We are walking to at least several …
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