Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

Europe’s June heatwave – in pictures

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About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe

France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.

France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts

France experienced its hottest-ever night Monday into Tuesday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 40 people had drowned across the country since June 18 as they sought to escape the record heat. In a country without widespread air-conditioning, the scorching temperatures have led to school closures, cancelled events and disrupted rail services.

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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

Europe battles brutal heatwave: 18 dead in France as temperatures soar, hotter days likely ahead

Europe is experiencing a deadly heatwave, claiming 18 lives in France alone. With unprecedented temperatures recorded, authorities anticipate rising risks.

18 dead in France as record heatwave grips Europe

40 drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

40 people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, ​as a heatwave swept across much of Europe. Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain were also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some regions disrupting schools and transport ‌networks. Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organisation, making such prolonged heat episodes increasing...

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June heat grips Europe as France scrambles to respond

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is to hold a crisis meeting on Tuesday, after Météo France reported that the country's average temperature had broken a June record. Elsewhere in Europe, several countries are also struggling with the heatwave, which has led to a number of deaths and disruptions to public services.

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Forty drown in heatwave-attributed deaths in France

Live coverage of the intense heatwave that is sweeping across Europe and the UK this week.

France reports 20 drowning deaths during severe heatwave

A deadly heatwave in France has led to around 20 drowning deaths as people seek relief in unsafe swimming spots, officials said on Tuesday.

Europe heatwave turns deadly: France reports 40 drownings since weekend

Forty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as people tried to escape a heatwave sweeping across much of Europe. Britain, Italy and Spain are also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some regions disrupting schools and transport networks. Europe is […]

20 Drown While Swimming In Unsupervised Areas In France Amid Heatwave

Much of France was set to experience temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, forecaster MeteoFrance said.

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

Bordeaux and Poitiers set all-time highs; Paris approaches its hottest June day

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At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

At least 18 people died in France, including two children ‌left in a hot car, as a heat wave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities Monday. As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week. The temperature in Bordeaux in France's western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius, breaking a record ‌set last August. In Poitiers in central France it reached 41.2 C, beating a previous h

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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe-wide heatwave

Forty people drown in France as heatwave shuts schools and limits transport across Europe

Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings in the record-breaking heat.

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

Schools in France closed or modify timetables, forecasters in Britain predict temperatures can break records for June

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France records 40 drownings during heatwave as extreme temperatures, red alerts and wildfire risks spread across Europe

Europe’s latest heatwave has turned deadly in France, where at least 40 people have drowned as residents seek relief from temperatures climbing above 40C. The deaths have prompted renewed warnings over unsafe swimming, with French authorities urging people to avoid unsupervised rivers, lakes and other hazardous water spots as much of the country remains under […] The post France records 40 drownings during heatwave as extreme temperatures, red alerts and wildfire risks spread across Europe ap...

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Record "super heatwave" in the making: Temps may hold over 30°C through Tuesday

The current hot weather in the Netherlands is set to continue until at least Sunday, possibly even Tuesday. That will make this heatwave a new record for the Netherlands.

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Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

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