France is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four departments are under a red alert as schools, transport, and events face disruption. Tragically, at least 20 drowning deaths have occurred since the weekend. This extreme weather is linked to human-caused climate change, with scientists warning of more heat records to come.

Nearly two-thirds of France is now under an orange heatwave alert as people battle extreme temperatures across the country. #EuropeNews

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Europe is bracing for more extreme heat as temperatures climb and authorities impose restrictions.

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France is enduring a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).

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France is enduring another punishing heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius

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France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures toward record levels.

Temperatures in Bordeaux were forecast to cross 42C on Monday, with 49 French regions placed under a red alert

“We’re heading for, at the very least, several days of very, very hot weather,” said French Health Minister Stephanie Rist.

Europe faces record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar past 40C, forcing school closures, travel disruption and urgent health warnings across the continent.