Newspapers in France on 27/12 said that 2011 was the hottest year in France since the early 20th century, with average temperatures was higher than normal levels 1.5 degrees.

According to data from the National Meteorological Agency France (Meteo France), France's average temperature this year is 13.6 degrees Celsius, 0.2 degrees C warmer than the hottest year earlier (2003).

Bathing avoid hot in water tank before the Eiffel Tower in Paris in June this year.

French radio station RTL adds, spring of this year warm especially with the average temperature in April is higher than normal around 4 degrees C and temperature in autumn is more moderate.

Except July, the temperature is cooler than average temperatures 1.3 degrees C, the remaining monthly temperatures in 2011 were warmer than normal.

Also, due to rainfall this year lower than normal 20%, causing drought in the summer months, affecting farming activities.

According to Vietnam News Agency.