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Heatwave Disrupts Sleep Across France as Nights Remain Sweltering

Experts recommend pre-cooling bedrooms, opting for natural-fiber bedding, hydrating regularly, incorporating cooling accessories to mitigate ongoing nighttime heat

Difficile de s’endormir paisiblement lorsque le thermomètre tutoie les 30 °C jusque tard dans la nuit.
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Overview

  • Nighttime temperatures in many regions are staying between 21°C and 23°C, preventing bodies from cooling and leading to restless sleep
  • Closing shutters and windows during daylight hours then opening them once the air cools helps keep living spaces at safer temperatures
  • Health professionals advise lukewarm showers at 20–22°C over cold ones, since sudden temperature drops can cause the body to rebound by generating extra heat
  • Choosing breathable cotton, linen or percale sheets and wearing lightweight loose clothing enhances moisture wicking and comfort through the night
  • Using ice-filled water bottles, gel-infused pillows or cooling pads alongside regular water intake helps maintain lower body temperatures until morning