France Heatwave: Over 3,500 French Schools Closed, Hours At Over 10,000 Reduced

France is in the grip of a historic, record-breaking heatwave that has forced the government to take drastic measures to protect public health. As temperatures in parts of the country soar past 43°C (109°F), the French Ministry of Education has implemented emergency measures across the nation, resulting in the closure of over 3,500 schools.