### [2026-06-23](/feed/2026/06/23/index.md)

##### 2026 European heatwaves
# France records its hottest ever day on record after a temperature of 44.3°C is recorded in Pissos, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, according to Météo-France. 




### Sources:

1. [The Gaurdian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/23/heatwave-france-spain-italy-europe)

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