https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/40-people-drown-in-france-amid-scorching-temperaturesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/40-people-drown-in-france-amid-scorching-temperatureshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/40-people-drown-in-france-amid-scorching-temperatures#u16309Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:41:57 +0000France 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 bega