Photos | Unusual heatwave continues for another day in Europe, with seven deaths in France
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Government spokeswoman Maud Burgeon confirmed on Tuesday that "seven deaths" had been recorded, including "at least five drownings," related to theheatwave in France.
Speaking on TF1 television, she said, "What I can say today is that there are seven deaths directly or indirectly linked to the heat," adding that "all of this needs to be clarified once the current heatwave ends."
Temperatures have been soaring for days in several European countries, reaching record highs of over 30 degrees Celsius in
the United Kingdom and France since Monday.According
Outdoor work was restricted in Italy, while French beaches saw large crowds despite the absence of lifeguards, and the harvest season began early for farmers.
to the French meteorological service, Monday saw the highest temperature ever recorded in May in France.
This phenomenon is attributed to a flow of hot air from North Africa, trapped by a strong high-pressure system. Scientists agree that climate change caused by human activity is exacerbating extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, and floods.
