At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes
ONP Summary
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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At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heat wave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities Monday.
As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week.
The temperature in Bordeaux in France's western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius, breaking a record set last August.
In Poitiers in central France it reached 41.2 C, beating a previous h ...