Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
France is experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, leading to power outages and the closure of major landmarks like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. The extreme weather is part of a broader European trend of rapid warming linked to climate change.
Why it matters
The intensity of this heatwave highlights the increasing vulnerability of European infrastructure and public health to climate change.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Alys Davies and Olivia Ireland Reuters Tourists with umbrellas outside the Pyramid of the Louvre museum as it closes early due to the heatwave A heatwave gripping western Europe has led to a series of unprecedented temperature highs, with France experiencing its hottest day ever, the UK seeing record heat for June and Spain reaching its highest daily average since 1950.
The article provides factual reporting on weather events and cites scientific data from the Copernicus climate service.
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