https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwaveContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwavehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwave#u21079Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:40:50 +0000A deadly heatwave is affecting Europe. In France, around 40 people have drowned while swimming in unsafe areas to escape the heat. The UN climate agency expects more heat records to be broken over the next five years.What's confirmed:Around 40 people have drowned in France as they sought relief from the heatwave.The heatwave is affecting multiple European countries.Still unconfirmed:The UN climate agency states the next five years should shatter more heat records due to human-caused climate change. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwavehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwave#u15033Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:01:43 +0000A severe heatwave is gripping Europe, with red alerts issued for France, Spain, Italy, and Britain. In France, 40 people have drowned since June 18 as residents seek relief from extreme temperatures. Some regions are experiencing record-breaking heat and nighttime temperatures above 30C in parts of Spain.What's confirmed:Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since June 18.Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported the drowning deaths in France.Red alerts for extreme heat have been issued in Britain, France, Spain, and Italy.Temperatures in some European areas are expect