A Canicule Crisis Hits France Early This Year
France is having A Big heatwave very early this Summer. Météo-France has put 53 departments on orange alert for Sunday, June 29, 2025. Only 14 departments were on alert on Saturday. The heatwave is getting worse and may continue next week.
Saturday Overview June 28
Southern France Feels The Burn
By Saturday midday, 14 departments were already on orange alert.
These areas are:
- Mediterranean & Southeast: Aude, Vaucluse, Var, Alpes-Maritimes, Haute-Corse, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
- Rhône Valley: Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Rhône
- Occitanie & Provence: Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, Hérault, Pyrénées-Orientales
Temperatures on Saturday
- During the day: 34°C to 38°C
- On the coast: close to 40°C
- At night:
- Around 20°C in the south
- 22°C to 25°C in the southeast
- Over 26°C along the Mediterranean
Sunday Outlook June 29
Heatwave Spreads Nationwide
From Sunday midday, the alert will cover 39 more departments.
New areas affected:
- Île-de-France: Paris, Essonne, Yvelines
- Centre-Val de Loire: Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Cher
- Pays de la Loire: Sarthe, Mayenne, Vendée
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: Yonne, Côte-d’Or, Jura, Doubs, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire, Haute-Saône, Territoire de Belfort
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Loire, Haute-Loire, Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Ain
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Gironde, Charente-Maritime, Vienne, Deux-Sèvres, Haute-Vienne, Charente, Tarn, Haute-Garonne
Sunday Temperatures:
- Île-de-France: 30°C to 35°C
- Central and Southern France: 34°C to 38°C
- Mediterranean coast: Up to 39°C or 40°C
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Why This Heatwave Is Alarming
Climate Signals and Health Risks
Experts are worried about this heatwave. It started very early in the summer. It affects almost the whole country. Nights are still hot, so people don’t get a break from the heat. In cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, the temperature can stay above 35°C all day and night. This puts stress on hospitals, electricity, and transport.
Public Safety Advice from Météo-France
Here’s what you should do during this orange alert:
- Drink water often, even if you are not thirsty
- Stay out of the sun from 11 AM to 6 PM
- Stay inside or go to a cool place
- Check on elderly people, babies, and those living alone
- Use fans, take cold showers, or place wet cloths on your skin
- Listen to local news and Météo-France updates
Conclusion
Stay Alert, Stay Safe
This heatwave is not just hot weather. It is a health risk for everyone in France.
53 departments are now on orange alert, and the heat may last until Tuesday. Be careful, follow safety advice, and help others. Stay safe during this dangerous heatwave.