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40 People Drown in France Amid Scorching Temperatures

France recorded its hottest day since 1947 on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 44.3 degrees Celsius. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported that 40 people drowned while seeking relief from the heat. Most victims were young people and teenagers swimming in unsupervised areas.

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New data confirms 40 drowning deaths and a record-breaking temperature of 44.3 degrees Celsius in France.

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  1. Forty People Drown in France During Record Heatwave

    France recorded its hottest day since 1947 on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 44.3 degrees Celsius. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported that 40 people drowned while seeking relief from the heat. Most victims were young people and teenagers swimming in unsupervised areas.

    What's confirmed:

    • Forty people have drowned in France since last Thursday.
    • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu described the drownings as a "tragic scourge".
    • Most drowning victims were young people or teenagers swimming in unsupervised areas.
    • Météo-France reported Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947.
    • Temperatures in France reached 44.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
    • A heat dome is causing record temperatures across much of Europe.
    • The heatwave caused early closures at the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
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