'I'm not going to just sit and watch TV': Residents adapt to new heatwave peak in Toulouse
- Posted on September 7, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Toulouse experiences unprecedented September temperatures as Météo-France records 37.2°C, marking a historic heat milestone for the southern French city. Residents are implementing creative adaptation strategies to cope with the intense summer heatwaves that have repeatedly impacted the region. This climate phenomenon raises concerns about changing weather patterns and the need for urban resilience planning in France's vulnerable southern areas.
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'I'm not going to just sit and watch TV': Residents adapt to new heatwave peak in Toulouse
After a summer marked by repeated heatwaves, high temperatures lingered in the southern French city on Friday, where national weather service Météo-France recorded 37.2°C, a record for Toulouse in September.
