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Forty people drown in France; Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 39C
France has seen its hottest day since records began, according to the country’s weather agency, with temperatures reaching 44.3C in Pissos.
TL;DR
- France recorded its hottest day ever with temperatures reaching 44.3C in Pissos.
- 40 people have drowned in France while swimming in unsupervised areas during the heatwave.
- Numerous schools across the UK and France are closing or shortening hours due to extreme heat.
- The Louvre museum in Paris is closing early due to difficult visiting and working conditions caused by high temperatures.
- The UK's Met Office predicts temperatures could reach 39C, potentially breaking June records.
- The Netherlands is using salt on roads to cool asphalt and prevent damage.
- Retailers in the UK are seeing significant increases in sales of fans, air conditioning units, ice cream, and sun cream.
- Train operators are advising against non-essential travel due to the risk of rails buckling and equipment malfunctions.