Paris. Forty people have drowned in France in recent days as residents sought relief from an intense heatwave sweeping across much of Europe, the Prime Minister said on Tuesday.
The deaths come as Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain endure extreme temperatures that have disrupted schools, transport systems and tourism, forcing the closure of major attractions, including the Eiffel Tower.
Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization, making prolonged heatwaves increasingly common.
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