France Heatwave: Over 40°C Temperatures Expected, 53 Departments on Orange Alert

France is grappling with an intense heatwave, with 53 departments placed under orange vigilance due to temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. The extreme heat has led to the cancellation of the popular Fête de la Musique festival in several municipalities.

Educational institutions are implementing measures to cope with the heat. In the Poitiers academy, the "grand oral" exams for the baccalaureate, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, have been postponed by a week. Some schools in Sens will close early on Friday, while Strasbourg is considering allowing parents to keep children home. Education Minister Édouard Geffray is expected to provide further details on student impacts and potential class closures.

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I really want to urge all our compatriots who are listening to us to be very vigilant, to be cautious, to take care of the elderly, the most vulnerable as well as children and to follow all the government's recommendations.

President Emmanuel Macron has called for "great vigilance" and caution as the heatwave is set to continue for several days. He urged citizens to take care of the elderly, children, and other vulnerable individuals, emphasizing the need to follow government recommendations. Macron also touched upon climate as a point of disagreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside gender equality and international law.

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Because these are difficult days that we are going through, so we must take great care of ourselves and listen to the advice.