Last year's heatwaves lasted from May through to September, with numerous heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures across France. In 2023, the beginning of May proved to be very cool, but for the past fortnight, temperatures have not dropped, leaving the capital and its region suffocating under a long-lasting heat wave. Although 30 degrees are rarely exceeded, the mercury is stable, even in the evenings, and fresh air is hard to circulate. And that's not about to change.
Since May 27, temperatures have averaged above the heat threshold of 25 degrees for 18 consecutive days. This is the earliest such streak has been recorded since 2003. Although we're still a long way from a heatwave, as the values are not extreme, the constant heat is taking its toll on both human and animal organisms. So we need to remain vigilant and keep as cool as possible.
June will therefore be hotter than normal, but this does not necessarily mean a scorching summer. However, the El Niño phenomenon is likely to have an impact and create new droughts and heatwaves in our latitudes, while Siberia is facing significant heat, as is Canada, under forest fires.
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