40 dead, landmarks shuttered: France's heat wave turns deadly and historic

France has recorded 40 drowning deaths in one week as a historic heat wave grips Europe. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are cutting hours, and forecasters say even more temperature records could fall before it's over.

40 dead, landmarks shuttered: France's heat wave turns deadly and historic

TL;DR

  • France recorded 40 drowning deaths in one week.
  • A historic heat wave is affecting Europe.
  • The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are cutting hours.
  • More temperature records are predicted to fall.