WorldPublished: 24 June 2026 at 02:21
Heatwave in Western Europe: 40 drown in France, record temperatures in cities
Since June 18, 40 people have drowned in France due to the heatwave, officials say. Record temperatures have been recorded in several major cities, with the heatwave peaking across multiple European countries.
French authorities have reported that 40 people have drowned in heatwave-related incidents since June 18. Record high temperatures have been registered in several major cities, as the heatwave reaches its peak in a number of European countries.
Measures have been implemented across Western Europe to help people cope with the extreme heat. BBC correspondent Pierre-Antoine Denis reports from Nice, where a very high heat alert is in effect, with temperatures ranging between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius (86-95°F).
