France, heatwave: 40 drowning deaths since June 18

Paris, June 23. (LaPresse) – In France, which is being hit by a record heatwave, 40 people have died from drowning since June 18. This was reported by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. “There is a tragic wave of drownings, with 40 deaths since June 18, mostly young people,” he said. “In terms of temperatures, all records are being broken. The priority is to keep hospitals functioning and take care of the most vulnerable, especially those living at home,” he added.