France reaches mid-September with unprecedented soil dryness
Météo-France reports unprecedented soil dryness for mid-September and continued elevated weather-related fire danger in Mediterranean areas.
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Heat and drought
News and reports on heat, heatwaves and drought in European Union countries, with official sources and weather context.
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France records its hottest summer since 1900: the 2026 report explained
The report presented on 3 September describes an exceptional summer. We explain the figures, their limits and what to check when planning activities.