At least 40 people have drowned in France amid a record-breaking heatwave.

At least 40 people have died from drowning in France over the past five days, as a record-breaking heatwave has driven many to seek relief from the heat in rivers and lakes.

People seek refuge from the heat at a fountain in Paris, France. Photo: THX/VNA.

According to French media, at least 40 people have died from drowning in France over the past five days, as the country endures a severe heatwave currently gripping many parts of Europe.

Speaking at an emergency cabinet meeting on June 23, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that the majority of the victims were young people, many of whom were teenagers swimming in areas without lifeguard supervision. He called it a "heartbreaking tragedy".

Marina Ferrari, the Minister for Youth, said that the majority of drownings occur in lakes, canals, and other inland bodies of water.

"During heatwaves like this, going swimming in unsupervised areas is no small matter," Ferrari said on French radio.

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France is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves of the year. According to meteorologists, temperatures in Paris could reach 40 degrees Celsius this week, close to the highest level ever recorded. Some areas in central France could even reach 43 degrees Celsius.

More than half of France is currently under a red alert – the highest level of heat warning. The Météo-France meteorological agency says the country is facing "exceptionally high temperatures both day and night," posing a serious risk to public health.

Mr. Lecornu stated that temperature records are constantly being broken. According to Météo-France, the night of June 22nd to 23rd was the hottest night ever recorded in France since records began in 1947. The average temperature at 30 weather stations across the country reached 21.6 degrees Celsius.

Scientists believe the current heatwave stems from a "heat dome" phenomenon – a strong high-pressure area that traps hot air over a large area for an extended period. This makes it difficult for clouds and rain to form, causing temperatures to continue rising.

This is the second heatwave in France in just about a month, following record temperatures in May.

Besides drownings, the heatwave has caused other tragedies. BFMTV reported that two children, aged 2 and 4, died after being left in a car on June 22nd.

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In Paris, many people sought refuge from the heat by swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal. Some said they were more concerned about the water quality than the risk of drowning.

According to VNA

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