Heatwave Grips Europe: Tens of Thousands in France Without Power

France is grappling with an intense heatwave, leading to significant disruptions, including power outages affecting tens of thousands of households in the northwest region.

In the Finistère prefecture, located in Brittany, 68,000 households have been left without electricity due to an incident involving a transformer. Officials stated that the transformer failure is connected to the extreme temperatures plaguing the country. Power is not expected to be restored until at least the evening.

Fifty-eight French departments are currently under the highest "red" heat alert, with Finistère being one of them. Météo France, the national meteorological service, described the current heatwave as unusually severe, warning that temperature records could be broken throughout the day. Early morning temperatures in La Rochelle, in western France, were already nearing 30 degrees Celsius, while Bordeaux registered 27 degrees and Paris 26 degrees.

The extreme heat is not confined to France, as Germany is also experiencing high temperatures, with thermometers widely exceeding 30 degrees Celsius under a blazing sun. The article serves as a live update on the weather situation, providing forecasts and advice on how to cope with the heat.