France is scrambling to find air conditioning units ahead of an expected heatwave, according to Insider Paper. The rush comes after a record-breaking June heatwave that caused dozens of deaths and widespread disruption, as The Zioneer has reported.
France is racing to secure air conditioning units as the country braces for another heatwave, according to a report by Insider Paper. The report, published Thursday, notes that the scramble follows the devastating June heatwave that shattered all-time temperature records across France, with Paris recording 40.9°C and the national record reaching 44.3°C.
As The Zioneer reported throughout late June, the heatwave caused dozens of fatalities, including drownings as people sought to cool off, and placed immense strain on the country's infrastructure. The upcoming heatwave is expected to test France's preparedness, particularly as most homes lack air conditioning.
Details on the scale of the current rush were not specified, and it remains unclear whether the government has taken any official measures to address the demand.
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