France recorded its hottest day on record on 24 June 2026.
Temperatures soared across the country, pushing the heatwave to new levels.
Power outages affected about 68,000 customers while the network buckled.
Paris switched to a “heatwave mode”, leaving parks open 24 hours and banning the sale of alcohol in public places.
Lawmakers argued over policies for air‑conditioning in homes and offices.
The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed because metal parts were forced to expand in the extreme heat.
The same heat wave is propelling the United Kingdom toward a possible June temperature record.