In France, the temperature rose to 41.2 degrees Celcius, breaking the 16-year-old record, in the south-western city of Bordeaux. <br />'' <br />'' The Meteorological department yesterday recorded 41.2 Celcius breaking a 2003 record of 40.7 Celcius. Forecasters predict a record-breaking run across Europe this week, including Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands<br />'' <br />'' Much of France has been issued with an orange , the second-highest level of warning. Met department says Paris temperatures might hit new highs tomorrow. <br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) spokesperson said the heatwaves bore the hallmark of climate change.<br />''