Live: Paris Pride postponed, drowning death toll rises as Europe swelters in record heatwave
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 11:33Modified: 26/06/2026 - 12:03
- The death toll from heatwave-related drownings in France rose to 55, according to authorities.
- Most French schools are not designed to withstand extreme temperatures and lack air conditioning.
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Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 11:33Modified: 26/06/2026 - 12:03
By: FRANCE 24 A woman takes a drink in London on June 23, 2026, as Europe swelters in a record heatwave. © Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP Organisers of the Paris Pride March on Friday postponed the annual event scheduled for Saturday after police ordered them to change the date to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. The death toll from heatwave-related drownings in France rose to 55, according to authorities. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
More than 130 million euros have been allocated to fund cooling systems and renovation works in French schools and nurseries to help them prepare for future heatwaves, according to state-owned utility EDF and several lenders.