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French Schools, Trains Disrupted by Second Deadly Spring Heatwave
Authorities urged caution as the second spring heatwave of 2026 forced 71 train cancellations and school schedule changes nationwide.
- On Friday, authorities placed more than half of France on orange alert as a heatwave sweeps the country, with temperatures expected to peak Sunday or Monday at 40°C in several regions including Paris.
- This is France's second heatwave of 2026, following an unusually hot May that shattered records across half the country; scientists warn such heatwaves in Europe are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
- Rail operator SNCF cancelled 71 long-distance trains between Thursday and Monday to "prevent potential air-conditioning failures linked to very high temperatures." The cancellations underscore infrastructure vulnerability to extreme heat.
- Around 10 middle schools in Paris modified arrangements for Thursday and Friday, while Mayor Emmanuel Denis in the Loire Valley town of Tours warned he would close its 58 teaching establishments if temperatures reach 40°C.
- A man died on an athletics track in Ermont on Thursday as heat-related health risks mount; meanwhile, tourists like Marry Emmanuel, 70, from Arizona noted the humidity, calling Paris a "different kind of hot.
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New heatwave in France cancels dozens of trains
France is experiencing a severe heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Many trains have been cancelled. Schools are suspending classes due to the extreme heat. This is France's second heatwave this year. Authorities are urging residents to be cautious and stay hydrated. Scientists link these events to climate change.
·India
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In the face of the heat wave in France, many colleges and schools change their schedules or suspend courses to protect students and staff.
·France
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Twenty-six departments are placed in an orange heat alert starting on Thursday, June 17 with the intensification of a heat wave that is spreading over France and could peak at 40°C locally in the coming days.
·Paris, France
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