Macron calls for vigilance as western Europe faces second heatwave of year

Western Europe is experiencing its second major heatwave of the year, with temperatures in France projected to surpass 40C (104F). Over half of France's population is currently under a severe weather warning. French President Emmanuel Macron urged citizens to exercise "extreme vigilance," emphasizing the need to protect the elderly and vulnerable and to adhere to government guidance. He described the current period as "difficult days." This heatwave follows an earlier extreme weather event in the region this year, highlighting a trend of increasingly severe weather patterns.