A heatwave has intensified across southern France, with 28 departments placed under orange heatwave warnings as of Saturday. The heatwave began Friday with 11 departments under vigilance orange, expanding to 17 on Saturday morning before reaching 28 by the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to rise up to 41°C by Sunday, with cities such as Toulouse, Castres, and Lyon experiencing highs near 39°C on Friday. Despite the heat, wildfires remain under control, though the heatwave is expected to worsen in the coming days. Meanwhile, French wine production is projected to increase by 17% this year.