France recorded its hottest day on record on 24 June 2026.
Temperatures soared across the country, propelling the heatwave to new levels.
Power outages impacted about 68,000 customers as the grid strained.
Paris shifted to a “heatwave mode”, leaving parks open 24 hours and prohibiting the sale of alcohol in public places.
Lawmakers debated over guidelines for air‑conditioning in homes and offices.
The Eiffel Tower was shut temporarily because metal parts swelled in the extreme heat.
The same heat wave is driving the United Kingdom toward a potential June temperature record.