Heatwave causes major power outage for 68,000 households in France
Authorities in France report that 68,000 homes in the north-west have lost electricity as the country faces its first major power failure during the current extreme heatwave.
By Europa Express24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CETUpdated 24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Heatwave causes major power outage for 68,000 households in France
Strategic Context: Authorities in France report that 68,000 homes in the north-west have lost electricity as the country faces its first major power failure during the current extreme heatwave.
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According to The Local, a record-breaking heatwave has resulted in approximately 68,000 households losing electricity in north-west France. The power outage, reported on Wednesday, marks the first significant disruption to the electricity supply in the country since the onset of the current spell of extreme weather.