Is France equipped to handle heatwaves? 55 drown from swimming in unauthorised locations
- A gruelling heatwave has embroiled France, leading to 55 deaths through drowning.
- The drowning death toll in France has risen to 55 since the heatwave began on June 18, with Sports Minister Marina Ferrari warning that the situation "may worsen" as record temperatures continue to grip the country.
- "Yesterday evening we were at 55, but we fear that the situation may worsen," Ferrari told broadcaster franceinfo.
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- A gruelling heatwave has embroiled France, leading to 55 deaths through drowning.
- The drowning death toll in France has risen to 55 since the heatwave began on June 18, with Sports Minister Marina Ferrari warning that the situation "may worsen" as record temperatures continue to grip the country.
- "Yesterday evening we were at 55, but we fear that the situation may worsen," Ferrari told broadcaster franceinfo.
Sources: Times of India