Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in France due to a heatwave since last Thursday, as temperatures soared to record levels. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu urged caution after several deaths, including a 13-year-old girl in the River Seine. With France, Spain, and Italy facing extreme conditions, emergency measures are being implemented to protect vulnerable workers.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 10:53 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC
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