Heat Wave Alert: Seven Southern French Departments Under Orange Alert
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A heat wave is affecting southern France, with seven departments placed under orange alert on Saturday, September 5. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 40°C (104°F), breaking monthly records. The affected departments are Ardèche, Aude, Drôme, Gard, Hérault, Pyrénées-Orientales, and Vaucluse. The high temperatures are expected to persist through Sunday before cooling down on Monday.
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