Record-high temperatures are expected across France – including the capital, Paris The French city of Bordeaux has hit its highest temperature since records began, as Western Europe braces for the second heatwave to hit this summer. On Tuesday, Meteo France registered 41.2C (106.1F) in the south-western city, breaking a 2003 record of 40.7C. Forecasters predict a record-breaking run across Europe this week, including Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the heatwaves bore “the hallmark of climate change”. Are you ready for the 35C heatwave? A guide to coping with hot weather Last four years are ‘world’s hottest’ “As we saw in June they are becoming more frequent, they’re starting earlier and they’re becoming more intense,” Claire Nullis added. “It’s not a problem that’s going to go away.” How hot could it get? Much of France has been issued with an orange alert – the […]