France experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius across the country. The extreme heat led to the first major power outage, impacting facilities like care homes. Over 90 million people across Europe are currently affected by the heatwave. Conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days, raising concerns about public health and infrastructure. The heat is making travel to cities like Paris particularly difficult. Authorities are bracing for further disruptions as the heat persists, and are monitoring the situation closely. This heatwave underscores the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events linked to climate change.
