Deadly heat grips France as crowds flock to water, drowning toll mounts to 40

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France is enduring deadly heatwaves that have caused a rising death toll of 40 due to drowning incidents as people seek relief in water bodies. The extreme heat events are increasingly attributed to human-driven climate change.

The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate change.