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France faces historically hot temperatures as heatwave carries on

France faces historically hot temperatures as heatwave carries on

By France 24 Eng|June 23, 2026|2 min read

Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on June 23 after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures. In a country without widespread air-conditioning, schools, trains and sporting events remain impacted, while some 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum tells us more from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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