French heatwave proves deadly as country struggles to adapt
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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As France experienced its hottest day yet in its latest heatwave, two children, aged 2 and 4 were found dead inside a parked car in the country's south.
It comes after three elderly people died in their homes from heat, according to authorities.
Temperatures were forecast to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius across the territory on June 22 and some 39 million people are now under "red alert" warnings for extreme heat. ...