Seven die in France from causes related to heatwave
Five of the seven deaths were drownings as record temperatures pushed people to beaches and waterways, officials said.
- France's record-breaking heatwave intensified Tuesday as eight western departments were placed on orange heat alert—a first for May—with Brittany experiencing temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius.
- Sustained abnormal temperatures beginning Saturday triggered escalating alerts from Meteo France, marking the first orange-level warning issued during the month of May.
- High temperatures on Monday drew crowds to beaches despite lifeguard supervision not beginning until July; Thomas Dupuy told AFP at an Anglet beach, "We know the currents can pull you out, the Atlantic beaches are dangerous" while visiting with two young children.
- French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon reported Tuesday that seven people have died directly or indirectly from the heat, with five of the fatalities attributed to drowning in lakes, rivers or beaches.
- Meteo France projects the heatwave will persist through Thursday, prompting the government to order local authorities to implement protective measures during sporting events.
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Brittany is not the hottest region of France - but even here there are temperatures of well over 30 degrees. The country is experiencing a historical heat wave - with massive risks. By Cai Rienäcker.
Seven people died in France because of the unusually installed extreme heat wave early in the early summer, a phenomenon that affects a large part of Western Europe, notes The Guardian. "Today I can say that there were seven deaths directly or indirectly related to heat," he said for TF1 the spokesman of ...
The episode of strong heats is in full swing in France, especially in the west of the country where many record temperatures have been beaten. This first canicule episode, in 2026, resulted in the death of seven people, on Tuesday 26 May.
Not only here, but also in France, the mercury is rising to record highs exceptionally early, with deadly consequences. In our southern neighbours, seven people have already died, at least five of whom drowned, in incidents that are “directly or indirectly” linked to the heat. A government spokesperson reported this on Tuesday.
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