Seven die in France from causes related to heatwave
Seven fatalities in France have been reported due to the ongoing heatwave. The majority of these deaths were linked to drowning incidents in bodies of water. Authorities are implementing measures to ensure public safety during this extreme weather event.
- ▪Seven people have died in France due to the heatwave.
- ▪Five of the fatalities were related to drowning in lakes, rivers, or beaches.
- ▪Most of Brittany is under an orange level warning with temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius.
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Seven die in France from causes related to heatwaveSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 26, 2026, 04:54 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 04:54 PMPARIS, May 26 - Seven people have died in France in circumstances related directly or indirectly to the current heatwave, French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday.• Five of the seven fatalities were people drowning in lakes, rivers or beaches, Bregeon said.• The government has ordered local authorities to take measures to protect people during sport events, she said.• France has been experiencing higher-than-average temperatures since Saturday.• Most of Brittany has been put under an orange level warning by weather agency Meteo France, which expects temperatures to reach up to 36 degrees Celsius on…
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