9 more departments on orange heatwave alert… are you affected by the latest alert from Météo France ?

Neuf départements resteront en vigilance orange canicule, notamment dans le Sud-Est de l’hexagone. Envato Elements

Ce mardi 13 août, encore 9 départements sont placés en vigilance orange canicule, synonyme de températures particulièrement élevées.

According to the latest bulletin from Météo-France, published at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, nine departments will remain on orange heatwave alert, particularly in the South-East of France. This includes Haute-Savoie, Ain, Rhône, Isère, Savoie, Drôme, Alpes-Maritimes, Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud.

Temperatures will still be very high in some cities such as Figari where it will be 38.8 °C or in Grenoble where the thermometer could reach 36.1 °C. In Paris, after a day of nearly 38 °C, temperatures are expected to drop slightly, not exceeding 30 °C on Tuesday.

It is necessary to hydrate throughout the day

Météo France predicts intense summer storms, accompanied by significant phenomena such as heavy rain with accumulations of up to 60-80 mm in 24 hours, small to medium hail, and wind gusts of up to 100 km/h.

It is necessary to hydrate throughout the day, limit outdoor activities during hot hours and keep a close eye on vulnerable people.