https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-records-hottest-ever-night-as-40-drown-trying-to-escape-heatwaveContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-records-hottest-ever-night-as-40-drown-trying-to-escape-heatwavehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-records-hottest-ever-night-as-40-drown-trying-to-escape-heatwave#u15288Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:47:02 +0000A severe heatwave has triggered red alerts across several European nations, including Britain, France, Spain, and Italy. Temperatures in some areas are expected to exceed 40C. France has reported 40 drowning deaths as people sought relief from the heat.What's confirmed:Forty people have drowned in France while seeking relief from the heatwave.Temperatures are expected to exceed 40C during the European heatwave.Red alerts have been issued in Britain, France, Spain, and Italy.The French Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a crisis meeting following heat-related deaths.