Paris, France, Aug 19, 2026 (AFP) - France endures more than 50 heatwave days in 2026: AFP analysis

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France has already endured a record 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June, with summer yet to end, according to an AFP analysis of Meteo-France data. The total far exceeds the 33 heatwave days recorded in 2022 and the 22 days seen during the deadly summer of 2003. France has been hit by three summer heatwaves in quick succession: a 14-day spell in June, 16 days in July and another lasting 22 days that began in late July and has yet to be officially......

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