It's already broken records and is on track to break more - but how long will France's exceptionally intense heatwave last?
France experiences a record-breaking heatwave of exceptional intensity and duration, with further records expected. Extended extreme heat disrupts European energy infrastructure and data center operations, signaling intensified climate volatility requiring resilience investments.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 08:58 CET
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The exceptionally intense and long-lasting heatwave is not expected to end soon. Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP
It's already broken records and is on track to break more - but how long will France's exceptionally intense heatwave last?
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