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Forty drown in France trying to escape record heat wave
At least 40 people in France have drowned in recent days while trying to escape a blistering heat wave that has gripped much of Europe.
TL;DR
- At least 40 people have drowned in France since June 18.
- The drownings occurred while people were trying to escape a severe heat wave.
- Europe is warming at approximately twice the global average rate.
- This warming contributes to more frequent and intense extreme heat events.
- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addressed the issue as a "tragic scourge".