Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.

West Nile virus is an arbovirus primarily transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause neurological disorders in humans. It is a virus found in birds, but it can also infect humans and...

Key PointsSince July 4, 2026, amid a heat wave, Météo-France has issued an orange heat wave alert for at least one department in the Occitanie region. Four departments in the region...

Key PointsOn July 11, the entire region was placed under an orange heat wave alert by Météo France, lasting three days for Nord, Pas-de-Calais, and Somme, and seven days for Aisne and...

Key PointsIn early July, France experienced its third heat wave of the season. According to Météo-France, this heat wave—described as severe, intense, and prolonged—began on July 6. It...

Key PointsA heat wave affected the region from July 5 to 18, 2026: first the Drôme and Ardèche departments, then all departments starting on July 13. Most were classified under an orange...