France swelters as first-ever May heatwave alert issued
Summary
France experienced unusually high temperatures in May 2026, with Paris reaching 31.9°C, the first time above 30°C this year. For the first time since 2004, a yellow heatwave alert was issued in May, and the heat caused health issues during a race in Paris.Key Facts
- Paris recorded 31.9°C on Saturday, the first over 30°C this year.
- Meteo France issued its first-ever May yellow heatwave alert since 2004.
- At least 10 locations, including towns Lorient and Noirmoutier, set record high May temperatures.
- A man died of a heart attack during a 10km race in Paris; 10 others were hospitalized.
- People adapted by staying indoors or running earlier to avoid the heat.
- Scientists link frequent and intense heatwaves to global warming, expecting them to increase.
- Parts of Brittany were under the heatwave alert for two days.
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