Paris – 29.05.2026: France is currently in the midst of an extraordinary heatwave in May 2026 with temperatures reaching up to 36°C. These values are about 10–15°C above the seasonal average and affect large parts of the country, including Paris. Météo France issued early warnings of extreme heat in the western regions and the capital, which brings significant health risks.The current heatwave is characterized by its intensity, early onset, and longer duration. Climatologist Christophe Cassou from the French National Center for Scientific Research calls this event a "climatic UFO"—a rare, ...
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