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More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies
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- Lana Lam Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave Forty-nine of France's 96 regions are under a red heat alert, as the country braces for sweltering temperatures due to an intensifying heatwave.
- Highs of more than 40C (104F) are expected across parts of western France on Monday, with the mercury expected to hit 43C in Bordeaux, according to weather forecaster Météo-France.
- Some 845 schools have been shut for the day, while 1,800 students are being allowed to finish classes early, according to the ministry of education.
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Lana Lam Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave Forty-nine of France's 96 regions are under a red heat alert, as the country braces for sweltering temperatures due to an intensifying heatwave.
Highs of more than 40C (104F) are expected across parts of western France on Monday, with the mercury expected to hit 43C in Bordeaux, according to weather forecaster Météo-France.
Some 845 schools have been shut for the day, while 1,800 students are being allowed to finish classes early, according to the ministry of education.
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