France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

A person jumps into the Canal de l'Ourcq in Paris, France on Monday, as temperatures soared to new record highs for the month of May. TOM NICHOLSON/REUTERS

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules…