Dozens reported to have drowned during French heatwave
French authorities report between 20 and 40 drownings as temperatures reach 43C. The country is also facing power grid challenges amid a broader heatwave affecting much of Europe.
Amalgamated from The Independent (opens in new tab), Al Jazeera (opens in new tab)
France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43C, leading to multiple reports of drownings. The Independent reports that at least 40 people have drowned as the country faced shattered temperature records on Monday and continued extreme conditions into Tuesday.
Al Jazeera reported approximately 20 deaths from drowning during the same period while noting that France is currently facing challenges with its power grid due to the intense heat.
The broader weather event has impacted several countries across Europe. Al Jazeera reports that record temperatures were also broken in portions of Spain and the United Kingdom as the heatwave persists. Authorities continue to monitor the impact on infrastructure and public safety as high temperatures remain a concern for the region.