40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Summary
France reported 40 drowning deaths in one week as a severe heat wave swept across Europe, causing extreme temperatures and making many people seek relief by swimming. The heat wave has affected several countries, including Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, with record-breaking temperatures expected to continue.Key Facts
- France had 40 drowning deaths over the past week, mostly young people.
- The heat wave caused daytime temperatures above 104°F (40°C) in many French towns.
- About half of France was under a red heat wave alert from the national weather service.
- The Eiffel Tower in Paris changed its hours due to the extreme heat.
- Other European countries like Spain, Italy, and the UK also faced very high temperatures and extreme heat alerts.
- The UK’s Met Office issued red extreme heat warnings, leading to school closures and train cancellations.
- Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s, with heat-related deaths increasing.
- The current heat wave is unusually early and intense, with comparisons made to a deadly heat wave in 2003.
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