Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at night
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to record-breaking temperatures and a tragic spike in drownings in France. Authorities are struggling to manage the public health crisis as temperatures in some regions reach 43C.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events linked to climate change and the resulting public safety challenges.
Tourists in Paris protect themselves from the sun under umbrellas on Tuesday. Photograph: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Tourists in Paris protect themselves from the sun under umbrellas on Tuesday. Photograph: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images Europe weather Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at night France has its hottest night on record, 15 Italian cities under red heat alert and UN chief says London is ‘cooking’
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