Published on
20/06/2026 - 10:48 GMT+2
A heatwave sweeping across France this week could be produce similar conditions to August 2003, when extreme heat led to the deaths of more than 14,800 people.
This year, municipalities such as Biarritz and Limoges are calling for vulnerable people to be entered on local registers so that authorities can maintain contact and check they have everything they need to cope with the soaring temperatures.
The heat will persist over mainland France over the weekend. On Saturday, temperatures will top 30C across the country, while some spots could pass the 40C mark on Sunday and into next week.
