record temperatures in several cities in France

Friday, June 17, children are among the most vulnerable in this overwhelming heat. In a school in Vendée, a region under maximum red alert, caps are compulsory. The program has been reviewed to avoid any discomfort. “I don’t think we’re going to do things that are too energetic because this morning we did the dance, but if we did it this afternoon, we would be too hot”says a student. “We are often used to playing football or basketball or other games. Suddenly, there, we can’t so we play games more calm“, testifies a boy.

More than 40°C in places. It’s unprecedented heat for the month of June. Thirteen municipalities have never experienced such temperatures this season. In Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)not many people in the streets, many closed shutters. Those who work outside are suffocating. The peak is expected on Saturday June 18. Temperatures are expected to drop from Sunday June 19.