Heatwave in France Claims Seven Lives

Paris - 26.05.2026: France is being hit by an intense heatwave that has already claimed seven lives. According to government spokesperson Maud Bregeon, five of these deaths were due to drowning, while two others occurred during sporting activities in Paris and the greater Lyon area.Monday saw the hottest May day on record, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius. Eight departments in the western part of the country were under an orange warning level, highlighting the extraordinary intensity of the current heatwave.Authorities have called for caution and emphasize ...