2024-08-10 12:15:00
A government press release details that the toll-free Canicule Info service phone number can be dialed at 0800.06.66.66 between 8am and 7pm until the heatwave is over.
On Saturday, 16 departments were on orange heat wave alert and 26 departments were on yellow heat wave alert. “The second wave of summer heatwave currently affecting the southern half of the territory is set to intensify tomorrow and early next week”designated department.
“This heat wave requires special vigilance, especially for sensitive or exposed people”he added.
He recalled some advice: stay cool or stay in the shade for a few hours each day, don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water, moisturize and ventilate your body several times a day, close blinds and windows during the hottest and hottest times .
Meteo France noted in its bulletin on Friday that this was “The heat wave event is not special, but it is quite long-lasting.”.
“Maximum temperatures along the Garonne and Rhône rivers are often above 35°C” expected Saturday, and “Peak temperatures exceed 38°C in Languedoc/Roussillon”minimum temperature “Temperatures around the Mediterranean and in the Rhône Valley exceed 20°C, (and) in coastal areas peak temperatures are 24/26°C”.
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