Europe on red alert for record-breaking heat
Key takeaways
- Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany in recent days as people seek relief from "oppressive" heat.
- 06/23/2026June 23, 2026Dozens drown in France as people seek respite from heatDozens of people have drowned in France in recent days as people attempt to cool off during the heat wave.
- Speaking after a crisis cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said some 40 deaths had been recorded since last Thursday.
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Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany in recent days as people seek relief from "oppressive" heat. In Italy, more than a dozen cities are on high alert for extreme heat. DW has the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Frh STemperatures in Paris neared 39 degrees Celsius (102F) on Monday Image: Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Temperatures expected to surpass 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in major Western European cities France and Germany record numerous drownings over the weekend Two children discovered dead in car in France during scorching temperatures Italy urges people to avoid sun exposure and strenuous outdoor activity Britain's Met Office issues rare red warning for heat starting Wednesday Follow along for more through the day and this week for the latest developments on the June 2026 European heatwave:
06/23/2026June 23, 2026Dozens drown in France as people seek respite from heatDozens of people have drowned in France in recent days as people attempt to cool off during the heat wave.