France holds a government crisis meeting as a severe heatwave persists and temperatures are forecast to reach extreme levels. Several outlets report that the French Prime Minister convenes ministers after warnings issued by Meteo France. Forecasters expect the hottest conditions of the episode, with temperatures reaching around 41C in some reports and up to about 43C in the southwest, following a sweltering night. Heat alerts are described as active across a large portion of the country, with orange warnings issued for many departments. Officials and forecasters warn the event could be comparable in severity to the 2003 European heatwave, which caused widespread fatalities.
Across Europe, sources say the same weather system affects multiple countries, prompting emergency measures and warnings. Germany issues nationwide heat warnings, while Italy faces strain on residents and tourists amid high temperatures. RFI also notes that disruption to public services and reported deaths are part of the broader regional impact, and that France’s June temperatures have broken record highs. The discussions in France focus on the government’s recommended measures to respond to the heatwave as conditions peak.
