DISASTER● ELEVATEDJun 22 · Jun 22, 2026, 10:26 AM
France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures
France 24 [en]
The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail network and can deform tracks and damage overhead electrical lines. This comes as many schools have also been forced to closed down. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us more.
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