Seven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures
Seven deaths in France have been linked to extreme early-summer heat, with record-high temperatures affecting much of western Europe. Five of the fatalities were due to drowning, while two occurred during sporting events. The heatwave has prompted warnings and alerts across several regions, with temperatures expected to rise further in the coming days.
- ▪Seven deaths in France are attributed to record-high temperatures.
- ▪Five of the fatalities were drowning incidents, while two were linked to sporting events.
- ▪Météo France reported the hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching 37.1C in some areas.
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A person jumps into the Canal de l'Ourcq in Paris, France, as temperatures soar. Photograph: Tom Nicholson/ReutersView image in fullscreenA person jumps into the Canal de l'Ourcq in Paris, France, as temperatures soar. Photograph: Tom Nicholson/ReutersFranceSeven deaths in France linked to record-high temperaturesFive of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting eventsJon Henley in Paris Tue 26 May 2026 05.19 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 05.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSeven people have died in France in an extreme early-summer heat event that is affecting a swathe of western Europe, as France and the UK set record highs for May and temperatures were forecast to rise further on Tuesday.“What I can say today is that there have been seven…
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