Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat (opens original article in a new tab)

A major power outage occurred in France as a severe heatwave, exacerbated by climate change, caused record temperatures across Europe, straining infrastructure and leading to increased demand for cooling appliances.

• France experienced a major power outage due to heat-related transformer issues affecting 68,000 households.
• Europe faces record-breaking heatwave with temperatures up to 41°C, impacting over 90% of France's population.
• Air conditioner and fan sales surged as European infrastructure struggles to cope with extreme heat.