(ANSA) - PARIS, 18 JUL - Western France is facing a "heat apocalypse".
Experts estimate that temperatures should reach record levels in 15 regions of the southwest, already struggling with fires.
Today in France could be one of the hottest days on record: maximum temperatures will be anywhere above 30 °, and between 38 ° and 40 ° in much of the country.
The Météo FranceInstitute predicts that "in some areas of the southwest there will be a heat apocalypse" that could reach 44 ° in some areas, followed by a "scorching night".
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