Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe
Western Europe is experiencing record-breaking temperatures, leading to heat-related fatalities in France. Authorities have implemented emergency measures to help citizens manage the extreme heatwave.
Why it matters
The increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves highlight the ongoing impact of climate change on public health and infrastructure in Europe.
Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe Close Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since 18 June officials have said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reached a peak in several European countries.
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