France faces historically hot temperatures as heatwave carries on
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A severe early-season heatwave sweeps across Europe, particularly France and Italy, with record temperatures above 40°C forcing emergency declarations and widespread red alerts. The event marks the second intense heat episode in less than a month and has led to tragic casualties, school closures, cancelled events, and transport disruptions. Climate data indicates such extreme heat events have accelerated significantly in recent decades, with scientists attributing the trend to ongoing climate change.
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Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on June 23 after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures.
In a country without widespread air-conditioning, schools, trains and sporting events remain impacted, while some 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend.
FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum tells us more from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. ...