Paris: The latest heat wave that hit France in recent weeks was the longest recorded in the country since 1983, local media reported Thursday. With a duration of 23 days, the heat wave that scorched the country in recent weeks was the longest recorded since the one in July 1983, which also lasted 23 days.

According to Anadolu Agency, the national weather service Meteo-France, as reported by BFMTV, confirmed the record-breaking duration of the heat wave. The July 2006 heat wave ranks second, having lasted 21 days.

The recent heat wave continued through Wednesday, culminating in a final national thermal indicator of 24.7C (76.5F), further emphasizing the severity of the prolonged high temperatures experienced across France.