Europe heatwave: Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in record June heat — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-heatwave-drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-record-june-heatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. France Reports 40 Drowning Deaths During Record European Heatwavehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-heatwave-drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-record-june-heathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-heatwave-drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-record-june-heat#u16449Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:51:18 +0000Europe is experiencing a heatwave driven by a heat dome, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C. France has recorded its hottest day ever as millions face extreme heat. In response, authorities have closed schools and restricted public alcohol consumption.What's confirmed:Forty people have drowned in France since Thursday in heatwave-related deaths, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.France recorded its hottest day ever during this heatwave.Europe is experiencing a heat-dome driven furnace for the second time in two months.Authorities in Europe have closed schools, canceled public