While the depression was threatening us in this particularly gloomy spring of 2023, we were in a hurry to find the sun. However, summer is approaching with forecasts of a pronounced heat wave.
The departments ofIle-de-France, with a particular focus on Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne, are among the regions most at risk. Preventive measures, such as heat wave plans, are ready to be deployed to protect the population from the risks associated with these extreme temperatures.
The French Ministry of Ecological Transition has classified departments according to heatwave risk. The south of France and the Mediterranean coast are also under surveillance. Here is a summary of the alert levels:
Occitanie has the highest number of departments on red alert, with 11. Brittany and the northeast of the country have been placed on yellow alert.
It's a safe bet that the heatwave of 2023 promises to be intense. This situation is a reminder that global warming is a reality to be reckoned with. To cope with this, the public authorities, assisted by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, are mobilizing to anticipate and prevent heatwave-related risks. It will be essential for everyone to comply with the instructions and heatwave plans. Let's all be vigilant and get ready for what promises to be a hot summer.
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