France recorded its record day on record on 24 June 2026.
Temperatures soared across the country, propelling the heatwave to new levels.
Power outages affected about 68,000 customers as the system faltered.
Paris switched to a “heatwave mode”, maintaining parks open 24 hours and prohibiting the sale of alcohol in public places.
Lawmakers discussed over rules for air‑conditioning in homes and offices.
The Eiffel Tower was closed briefly because metal parts were forced to expand in the extreme heat.
The same heat wave is propelling the United Kingdom toward a likely June temperature record.