A deadly heat wave has hit France: the first casualties have already been reported
26 May 21:15
At least seven people have died in France as a result of the heatwave that swept the country late last week. This has posed a challenge for citizens and government officials as they strive to cope with the extreme weather conditions.
This was stated by French government spokesperson Maud Bregon, according to France Télévisions, as reported by "Komersant Ukrainian".
French government spokesperson Maud Bregon reported that all fatalities were linked to the heatwave.
“At least five people drowned, and two others died during running events in Paris and Lyon,” she noted. One of the causes of death was hyperthermia, which is often a consequence of excessive heat.
In light of the incidents, Sports Minister Marine Ferrari urged caution during physical activity.
She emphasized:
“If weather conditions continue to deteriorate, sporting events may be canceled or postponed.”
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Weather Records
According to Météo-France, Monday, May 25, was the hottest day in May in the country’s history of weather observations, setting over 300 monthly temperature records. Eight departments in western France have been placed under an orange alert with temperatures forecast to reach 36–38 degrees.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu intends to hold an interagency meeting to assess the readiness of government services to respond to the heat. This underscores the importance of coordinating the actions of various agencies in crisis situations.
As a reminder, at the end of May, Europe was hit by the first powerful wave of summer heat. Temperatures in the UK, France, and Spain are reaching monthly records
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