Paris has recorded a new all-time temperature high of 40.9 degrees Celsius. According to the meteorological institute, this peak occurred on Wednesday. France also set a new national record for the highest average daily temperature, reaching 29.9 degrees. These extreme conditions are part of a broader heatwave currently affecting several European countries. Similarly, the United Kingdom reported its own record-breaking temperature of 35.7 degrees on the same day. The surge in heat highlights the intensity of the current weather patterns across the continent.