France is preparing for a prolonged heat wave, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 37C this week and potentially peak at 40C by Sunday, according to Meteo-France.

Temperatures are predicted to soar in France from Wednesday, with forecasters saying that the heatwave could last until the end of the month.

La chaleur va s'intensifier en France cette semaine. Les 40 °C pourraient être approchés ou atteints dans plusieurs régions ce dimanche 21 juin, jour du solstice d’été.