Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=1fiCheXeP7D Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter French government holds crisis meeting over sweltering heatwave • FRANCE 24 English [8pFil2i0Knp] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT France is set to experience the hottest day yet in its latest heatwave after a sweltering night, with a peak of 43C expected in the southwest. Forecasters warn the extreme weather episode could end up being as serious as a 2003 heatwave that claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people nationwide. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar takes a look at the French government's recommendations as it holds its latest crisis meeting. #heatwave #france #frenchpolitics 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: O0FgeRliJ42 ok3qZ15ejNd Kj6Esz2w8mv vjSZPMUbTMp N53hcDF1hVT kW5CryMjvJy
France is set to experience the hottest day yet in its latest heatwave after a sweltering night, with a peak of 43C expected in the southwest. Forecasters warn the extreme weather episode could end up being as serious as a 2003 heatwave that claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people nationwide. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar takes a look at the French government's recommendations as it holds its latest crisis meeting. #heatwave #france #frenchpolitics 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: O0FgeRliJ42 ok3qZ15ejNd Kj6Esz2w8mv vjSZPMUbTMp N53hcDF1hVT kW5CryMjvJy