40 People Drown in France Amid Scorching Temperatures

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1. 1h ago

   France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths Amid Record Heatwave

   France experienced around 1,000 additional deaths during a week of record-breaking heat. Hospitals became overwhelmed, prompting the government to activate its highest emergency health plan. Drowning tolls continue to rise, including the death of a fourth child.

   What's confirmed:

   • France recorded around 1,000 additional deaths in one week during the heatwave.
   • The French government activated its highest emergency health plan to support overwhelmed hospitals.
   • A fourth child has died during the heatwave.
   • Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Europe.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The drowning toll has reached 55.
   • 85% of the excess death victims were aged 65 and above.
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2. 5d ago

   Forty People Drown in France During Record Heatwave

   France recorded its hottest day since 1947 on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 44.3 degrees Celsius. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported that 40 people drowned while seeking relief from the heat. Most victims were young people and teenagers swimming in unsupervised areas.

   What's confirmed:

   • Forty people have drowned in France since last Thursday.
   • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu described the drownings as a "tragic scourge".
   • Most drowning victims were young people or teenagers swimming in unsupervised areas.
   • Météo-France reported Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947.
   • Temperatures in France reached 44.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
   • A heat dome is causing record temperatures across much of Europe.
   • The heatwave caused early closures at the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
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