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.
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.