It was only the second time Méteo France has ever issued red level warnings for a canicule (heatwave) in France. The first time was during June's heatwave when several départements in the south were put on red alert as temperatures reached record levels in the country. But it is unprecedented for Paris and the north of the country to be on a red alert for a heatwave. The public are urged to keep up to date with the news and monitor the forecasts closely. * Adults and children: drink plenty of water, the elderly: drink 1.5L of water per day and eat normally.

Source: The Local July 24, 2019 14:03 UTC