French government holds crisis meeting over sweltering heatwave

France is set to experience the hottest day yet in its latest heatwave after a sweltering night, with a peak of 43C expected in the southwest.

Forecasters warn the extreme weather episode could end up being as serious as a 2003 heatwave that claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people nationwide.

FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar takes a look at the French government's recommendations as it holds its latest crisis meeting. ...