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Added on the 01/08/2022 14:33:12 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
People are walking around or relaxing on terraces in Toulouse's Place du Capitole as the southern region of France experiences a heatwave. Haute-Garonne is among the 41 départements in France that have been placed under an orange heatwave alert by France's weather agency (Météo France). IMAGES
Residents of Toulouse cool off in a lake in the Reynerie district, as the south of France experiences a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees in some areas. IMAGES
In Carpentras, one of the hottest towns in France, temperatures had already reached 43°C by midday. The national record of 45°C is likely to be reached in the afternoon. The Vaucluse region has been placed on red alert during the heatwave. IMAGES
Images of people walking in the streets of Lyon, as France's temperatures are expected to reach their peak on Monday afternoon, with 40 departments placed on orange heatwave alert by the French weather agency Météo-France. IMAGES
A Pharmacy's green cross shows 31°C at midday in Lyon as the orange heatwave vigilance continues in the Rhône department. A total of 45 departments in France are affected by this vigilance issued by the French weather agency Météo-France. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.