Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at night
Summary
A severe heatwave in France and parts of Europe has caused record-breaking high temperatures, leading to around 40 drownings in France as people swam in unsafe locations. The heatwave is expected to continue, with officials warning about the dangers of extreme heat and advising precautions.Key Facts
- About 40 people have drowned in unsupervised swimming areas in France since June 18.
- Most drowning victims were young people, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
- Temperatures in western France could reach up to 43°C (109°F).
- Météo-France placed 54 regions under red heatwave alerts.
- Overnight temperatures in France hit the highest since 1947.
- Officials advised remote work and limited travel due to strain on transport systems in the Paris area.
- The heatwave is caused by a slow-moving mass of hot air from the Sahara Desert.
- Other European countries like Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK also issued heat alerts and reported heat-related incidents.
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