France scrambles to respond, as June heatwave grips Europe
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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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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is to hold a crisis meeting on Tuesday, after Météo France reported that the country's average temperature had broken a June record.
Elsewhere in Europe, several countries are also struggling with the heatwave, which has led to a number of deaths and disruption to public services. ...