France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts
Summary
France is experiencing an early and intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs and 54 departments under a red heat alert. Since June 18, 40 people have drowned trying to escape the heat, and the extreme weather is affecting schools, transport, and events across the country.Key Facts
- France recorded its hottest night ever from Monday to Tuesday.
- 54 departments, about half the country, are under a red heatwave alert.
- Since June 18, 40 people have drowned while trying to escape the heat, mostly young individuals.
- Many schools have closed, and trains and sports events have been disrupted due to high temperatures.
- Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in many places and remain high through the week.
- The heatwave is unusually early in the summer and may break more records.
- France has limited use of air conditioning, increasing challenges during heatwaves.
- Similar extreme heat waves have caused thousands of deaths in past decades, such as in 2003.
- Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, leading to more frequent and deadly heat events.
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