France recorded its hottest-ever day for the second day running, with temperatures topping 40C in more than 50 departments since the latest heatwave began on June 17.

France braced for the hottest day yet in its latest heatwave on Monday, with temperatures that could climb up to 43C in the west of the country and hundreds of schools closed.

Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heat

Temperatures in Bordeaux were forecast to cross 42C on Monday, with 49 French regions placed under a red alert

European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent

“We’re heading for, at the very least, several days of very, very hot weather,” said French Health Minister Stephanie Rist.

Europe faces record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar past 40C, forcing school closures, travel disruption and urgent health warnings across the continent.

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded.

France recorded its hottest day ever as an early heat wave gripped Europe. The high temperatures on Tuesday prompted the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum to restrict visiting…

High temperatures believed to be linked to the deaths of two young children in their family car on Monday

A deadly heatwave has engulfed Europe, with temperatures soaring above 40°C, killing 18 in France and causing widespread health alerts and transport disruptions.

Several European countries issued red weather alerts as a fresh bout of extreme heat pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

PARIS (AP)France recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday amid an exceptional early heat wave across Europe, the national weather agency said.It said France’s national thermal…

Europe is in the grip of a devastating heatwave, with France experiencing its hottest day on record. Schools are closing, workers are struggling, and red alerts are issued as…

France recorded its hottest day ever at 44.3°C, while 40 people drowned seeking relief from the extreme heat sweeping across the country and much of Europe.

France recorded its hottest-ever day for the second day running, with temperatures topping 40C in more than 50 departments since the latest heatwave began on June 17.

Red alerts were also in place in Britain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland as the extreme early summer heat forced school closures, travel disruption and alarm about climate…

(Bloomberg) -- France recorded its hottest ever night and day as the heat wave searing western Europe deepened, disrupting schools, transport and tourist sites.

France was sweltering under another day of extreme heat on Wednesday after recording its hottest day on record – with millions under red alerts, schools closed, power cuts…

France has seen temperatures touch 40C across nearly half the country since the current heatwave began, while the United Kingdom has recorded its hottest June day on record, as an…