Europe on red alert for record-breaking heat
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Skip next section Dozens drown in France as people seek respite from heat 06/23/2026 June 23, 2026 Dozens drown in France as people seek respite from heat Dozens of people have drowned in France in recent days as people attempt to cool off during the heat wave.
Speaking after a crisis cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said some 40 deaths had been recorded since last Thursday. Meanwhile, Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said many drownings occurred over the weekend in particular.
"There have been around 20 deaths since last weekend," Ferrari told France Inter radio on Tuesday. "To go swimming in unauthorised areas, during a heatwave,
is not something to take lightly." Neighboring Germany also recorded a number of drownings over the weekend.
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