While much of the heat wave is centred in the south, athletes from around the world gathered in Paris and its suburbs will also feel the heat.
A weather bulletin from Météo-France, France’s official meteorological agency, said heat wave conditions persist across much of the country’s southern regions.
The heat wave, which began on Sunday, is making its way from southern France to Paris, which is currently under a yellow alert, meaning the second of four levels of heat warning. The south of France is under an orange alert, which is the third of four levels of heat warning.According to the agency, the heat wave event is “relatively short,” but is going to be “particularly intense.”
The bulletin said the heat wave, which began on Sunday, is expected to continue till Wednesday, with Monday being the hottest day overall.Paris 2024: Simone Biles’ Olympic return draws A-list celebrity crowd
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