Parisian airports disrupted by storms, 20% of flights canceled at Orly Thursday evening

Thunderstorms are disrupting air travel in the Paris region, leading to significant flight cancellations and delays. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) has instructed airlines to reduce their flight programs by 20% at Orly Airport starting at 7 PM on Thursday evening.

This measure is intended to ensure the safety of flight operations amidst the severe weather conditions. The DGAC also anticipates delays at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight status updates.

The storms arrive after several days of intense heat, with the Île-de-France region under a heatwave warning. Météo-France has issued an orange alert for heat on Thursday and a yellow alert for Friday. While the rain may offer some respite from the high temperatures, its arrival is proving problematic for air travel.

La Chaîne Météo forecasts showers and a persistent risk of thunderstorms throughout Thursday night. The storms are expected to bring much-needed rain to a region that has been suffering from oppressive heat.