France is experiencing an ongoing heatwave, breaking overnight temperature records for the second consecutive night. Météo-France has issued red alerts – the highest level – for 72 departments, anticipating another extremely hot day. The national weather service describes the conditions as “suffocating.” This latest surge in temperatures follows a previous record set earlier in the week. A gradual cooling trend is expected to begin Friday, starting in the west, due to approaching thunderstorms. Authorities are urging citizens to take precautions against the heat, particularly vulnerable populations. The heatwave is causing widespread concern and disruption across the country.