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Heatwave in France: Over 90 Drownings Reported in Two Weeks
3 sourcesFirst reported 20 days agoUpdated 20 days ago
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- More than 90 people have reportedly drowned in France over a two-week period linked to the ongoing heatwave.
- The fatalities have increased from a reported 74 drownings earlier in the month, as confirmed by the French Minister of Sports and Youth.
- Authorities are on alert for a potential new wave of extreme heat impacting the region.
- The incidents of drowning have been described as an alarming consequence related to the extreme temperatures.
- The period in question spans from June 19 to the date of the reports on July 2, 2026.
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Sigmalive· 20 days ago
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newsit.gr· 20 days ago
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Καύσωνας στη Γαλλία: Πάνω από 90 νεκροί από πνιγμούς μέσα σε δύο εβδομάδες
Proto Thema· 20 days ago