New heatwave smashes records across southern France with sudden all time highs

Four stations hit fresh all time peaks Monday

A fresh summer heatwave has broken temperature records at least four weather stations in southern France, with all time highs logged in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to Meteo France. The government issued a vigilance alert as much of the country baked under extreme conditions, underscoring rising heat risk across Europe.