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Overcrowded French prison swelters in 'unbearable' heat

SEYSSES PRISON NEAR TOULOUSE, FRANCE, AUG 9 – Seysses prison held more than twice its capacity in June, with staff providing limited cooling measures amid rising temperatures exceeding 36 degrees Celsius, experts warn of increasing heatwaves.

  • The Seysses prison faces extreme heat, reaching 38 degrees Celsius, causing discomfort among detainees and staff.
  • Detainees spend their two-hour break in an asphalt courtyard with no trees, and mist sprayers are not expected to be installed until next summer.
  • Facilities, like the library and gym, have poor ventilation and limited relief from the heat.
  • The women's section is overcrowded, designed for 40 but now holding 80, contributing to rising temperatures.
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Overcrowded French prison swelters in 'unbearable' heat

Inmates at a prison in southwestern France are struggling to cope as a heatwave grips the region, with high temperatures set to persist through the weekend.

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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