WorldPublished: 26 June 2026 at 12:36

Paris Pride postponed, drowning death toll rises to 55 in France during record heatwave

Due to a record heatwave, the Paris Pride march has been postponed, and drowning deaths in France have risen to 55.

Organisers of the Paris Pride March announced on Friday that the annual event scheduled for Saturday has been postponed. Police ordered the date change to avoid overwhelming emergency services already under pressure from extreme heat.

Meanwhile, authorities in France reported that the death toll from heatwave-related drownings has risen to 55. Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, impacting daily life and increasing health risks.

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