Temperatures in France are set to rise once again from next week, with predictions that the mercury will hit 40C in certain parts of the country from Monday.
People living in France might have thought last month's heatwave was difficult - but that's nothing compared to the temperatures we will be experiencing over the coming decades, according to new global climate study.
A welcome dip in temperatures came to parts of Europe on Sunday, bringing relief to areas which have roasted through a widespread, deadly heatwave for nearly a week.
France was bracing itself for a sweltering Saturday as a deadly heatwave across the continent sparked record-breaking temperatures and pollution peaks.
Temperatures in France are expected to reach a
record-breaking high of a scorching 45C on Friday, leading to more school closures and traffic restrictions.
A swathe of southern France saw the heatwave alert level raised from orange to red on Thursday with officials saying "all members of the public should be concerned, even if they are in good health." Temperatures are set to top 40C in the south on Friday.
As the heatwave rolls, a total of 78 departments are on orange alert for the scorching weather in France. But in which areas of the country are warnings in place most frequently?
Most people try to get out of the French capital when the mercury rises above 30C, but don't let the heat put you off - there are plenty of ways to enjoy the French capital even under a scorching sun.
Some 13 more departments in France were placed on alert for the punishing heatwave on Thursday bringing the total to 78 across the country. Schools have been forced to close and train services have been disrupted.
If you live in France there's no way you can have failed to notice the word 'canicule' popping up on every French news site over the past week. So, for today's French Word of the Day, we look at what it means and why it's so hot right now.
Torrid temperatures across much of France have made the past few weeks unbearable for many, but with grape harvests kicking off this week, the country's winemakers say the heat could not have come at a better time.
With more than half of France on alert for high temperatures and meteorologists expecting European heat records to be broken this August, we take a look at the history books to find out just how hot it got in l’Héxagone in previous years.
Temperatures are set to soar once again in France this week which will likely trigger heatwave alerts around the country. Here's some advice for how to keep cool. And don't forget your pets!
People in France likely suffered a sleepless night on Wednesday as the country sweated under record temperatures. However the heatwave looks set to fizzle out on Thursday night with parts of France set for violent storms.
France's sweltering heatwave is not over yet, and in Paris it's not just the temperatures that are high, with pollution levels peaking in the French capital forcing authorities to take action.
Much of France will be hit by either thunder and lightning or sweltering sun on Tuesday with 18 departments in the centre and southwest of the country placed on alert for storms and heatwaves.
The month of June could be one of the hottest ever Junes recorded in France, according to national weather agency. The mercury is to rise again this week.
