Four graphs to visualize the unprecedented scale of France's June 2026 heatwave
Le Monde
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France's most recent heatwave began on June 17 and reached unprecedented levels in terms of both peak temperatures and official alert status.
It proved to be more intense than the infamous 2003 heatwave and could also surpass its duration.
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