France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths– including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures far above seasonal norms…

The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.

The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.

The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.

France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths– including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures…

Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting events

Record temperatures caused by heat dome, with hot air from Morocco trapped under an area of high pressure

Parts of France and Spain are on course to see 40C heat later this week

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Western Europe reeled under an unseasonal heatwave on Tuesday as record-breaking temperatures swept across the continent.

Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.

France’s heatwave leaves seven dead, including multiple drownings, as Brittany faces orange alerts and temperatures forecast to hit 36°C.