France's third heatwave of the year drags on, less intense than the previous one but still stifling

Twenty-four departments in northwestern France and the Paris region will be placed on red heat alert on Saturday, with 56 departments on orange alert. The very high temperatures could persist until Thursday.

Paris landmarks to close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May

The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early over the weekend as France is hit by its third heatwave since May. Across the country, many towns have also cancelled their fireworks displays for Bastille Day due to increased fires and dry conditions.

By FRANCE 24