France recorded its hottest day on record on 24 June 2026.
Temperatures spiked across the country, propelling the heatwave to new levels.
Power outages affected about 68,000 customers as the grid strained.
Paris moved to a “heatwave mode”, maintaining parks open 24 hours and forbidding the sale of alcohol in public places.
Lawmakers discussed over rules for air‑conditioning in homes and offices.
The Eiffel Tower was closed briefly because metal parts expanded in the extreme heat.
The same heat wave is propelling the United Kingdom toward a likely June temperature record.