France reports seven heatwave-linked deaths
France has reported seven deaths linked to a severe heatwave affecting much of western Europe. The government indicated that five of these fatalities were due to drownings as people sought relief from record-breaking temperatures. An orange heat alert has been issued for eight departments in western France as the heatwave is expected to intensify.
- ▪Seven deaths have been reported in connection to the recent heatwave in France.
- ▪Five of the fatalities were drownings occurring in various locations across the country.
- ▪An orange heat alert has been issued for eight departments in western France, marking a first for May.
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France reports seven heatwave-linked deathsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe heatwave that has already seen record-breaking temperatures across the country was expected to intensify on May 26.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 03:35 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 03:35 PMPARIS - The French government said on May 26 that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.“What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths directly or indirectly related to the heat,” government spokesperson Maud Bregeon told television broadcaster TF1.Ms Bregeon added that the figures and specific causes of death would need “to be clarified once the episode we are currently experiencing has come…
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