France records hottest summer on record
France recorded its hottest summer since measurements began in 1900, with meteorologists reporting 53 days of heatwave conditions and multiple severe heatwaves including a record late-June event and a 23-day period matching the longest heatwave. Drought and major wildfires burned six times more area than the 20-year average by the end of August, and authorities recorded thousands of excess deaths. The scale of impacts prompted the environment minister to speed implementation of the national climate adaptation plan, with promised conclusions by the end of September and a proposed five-year funding plan that includes better protections for schools.
France experienced 53 days of heatwave conditions this summer.
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France had multiple severe heatwaves this summer. Wildfires and drought worsened the situation. The government will present adaptation measures by the end of September.
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