DISASTER● ELEVATEDAug 15 · Aug 15, 2026, 3:31 AM
In southern France, relentless heat brings back memories of pandemic lockdowns
Le Monde [en]
As early as May, temperatures soared to 36°C in inland areas and the plains of the Var department. Since then, cooler spells have been both rare and brief. The ongoing heat is pushing the population to its limits.
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