France faces third heatwave of the summer amid severe drought

France is dealing with its third heatwave this summer time with temperatures anticipated to rise from 38 to 40°C

Twenty-six départements within the nation are on “orange alert” because of the rising temperatures. The forecast will have an effect on many of the nation aside from the northeastern areas.

The southwestern areas of France may document temperatures round 40 levels.

Already 60 French départements are at a “disaster” stage for drought, with water restrictions in place because of the lack of precipitation.

The month of July 2022 was marked by a document rainfall deficit in France with lower than 4 days of rain recorded within the plain – round 3 to 10 days fewer than the typical, Météo France has mentioned.

On common precipitation amounted to 9.7 mm, which is a deficit of 85%, the climate company added.

July 2022 additionally ranked the driest month of July since 1959 within the nation.

A number of areas in Spain are additionally on alert for heatwave temperatures reaching 40°C.

“The persistence of the warmth this summer time is extraordinary, and it appears that it’ll proceed,” Spain’s meteorological company mentioned.

“Though in the course of the second half of this week there shall be slight temperature drops, unusually excessive temperatures are forecast for the subsequent 15 days in giant areas of the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.”

Drought has prompted a number of southern European international locations to impose water restrictions.

A current report from the European Fee mentioned that almost half of the EU is uncovered to warning ranges of drought.

Drought and excessive temperatures can create very best situations for wildfires, consultants warn. Dried-out vegetation could be extra flammable and enhance how briskly a fireplace can unfold.