Europe Heatwave: 49 French Regions on Red Alert as Temperatures Pass 40°C

Much of Europe braced Monday for a fierce heatwave expected to intensify in the coming days. Several countries have taken special measures to limit its effects. France reported heat-related deaths over the weekend. A leading researcher stated that human-driven climate change contributed to the recent record-breaking heatwave. In France, 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments are now on a red alert weather warning, up from 35 over the weekend. Officials announced further precautions for the public.