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DISASTERSep 1New 'remarkable' heatwave expected in southern France from WednesdayAfter an unprecedented series of heatwaves over the summer, temperatures could once again reach at least 35°C in some areas of the country.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 31Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivorsFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 28France's cheese producers worry after summer of heatwaves: 'If this happens again next year, it will be a disaster'Heatwaves have taken a heavy toll on milk production, while scorched pastures have forced farmers to draw on feed reserves normally kept for winter. Producers of many protected-origin cheeses can no longer comply with the rules set out in their official specifications and are concerned about the future.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26France: Car rams crowd at bus stop in CaenDW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern FranceFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25France: Tornado ravages small villageFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 25Around 40 injured after tornado tears through village in the south of FranceFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 25Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuriesFootage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25France tornado : dozens injured and hundreds of homes damagedbbc.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25Tornado in France damages homes, injures dozensDW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25France tornado : dozens injured and hundreds of homes damagedbbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 25'The hens suffocated': Fewer, smaller eggs are the double effect of France's scorching summerEpisodes of extreme heat have exposed stark differences in how well poultry farms are equipped to adapt, with up to 2% of the country's laying hens dying during the June heatwave alone. Beyond excess mortality, the heat also reduces egg production and results in smaller eggs, causing further losses for farmers.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25Moment tornado tears through southern FranceBBC World
DISASTERAug 24Tornado tears through village in southwest France, injuring 41 and damaging 300 homesLe Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 24Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude regionFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 24Potato shortages could hit France as farmers warn of record-low yields following heatwavesThis year's French potato harvest is expected to be particularly challenging.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 23France links rise in drownings to heatwavesA government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.BBC World
DISASTERAug 22France's Fontainebleau forest reopens one month after wilfireGood news for hiking and climbing enthusiasts today: the Fontainebleau Forest just South of Paris is set to reopen to the public. But a month and a half after the terrible fire that ravaged 10% of this unique haven of biodiversity, the disaster is still fresh in everyone’s minds. Portions of the forest remain closed to the public. Story by France 2 and Camille Corcoran.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 20Heatwave in France: 2026 sets record for rockfalls in the AlpsThe summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented wave of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont Blanc, driven by extreme heat and thawing permafrost.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 20Heatwave in France: 2026 sets rockfall record in the AlpsThe summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented number of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont-Blanc, due to extreme heat and thawing permafrost.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 20PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitchParis Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 19New data show more than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so farHealth agency Santé Publique France released data on Wednesday showing more than 7,300 excess deaths have occurred to date in a summer marked by three heatwaves in quick succession.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 19In drought - stricken France , tankers supply drinking waterTankers are being used to supply drinking water in drought-stricken France. This measure is necessary to address water scarcity in affected areas.dw.com · Germany
DISASTERAug 19In drought-stricken France, tankers supply drinking waterFrance is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity.DW News [en]