HEALTHJun 27 · 21:45 UTCLE MONDE (EN)

France counts 74 drowning deaths since June 18 amid record-breaking heatwave

France has recorded 74 drowning deaths since June 18 due to a record-breaking heatwave. The heatwave is ongoing, with rooftop scenes observed in Lyon, central France, on June 27, 2026.

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