Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since 18 June officials have said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reached a peak in several European countries.
Measures have been put in place across western Europe in order to help people manage the heat.
The BBC's Pierre-Antoine Denis reports from Nice where a very high heat alert is in place, with temperatures peaking between 30C and 35C (86F and 95F).
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Record temperatures have affected western Europe, with France reporting 40 deaths attributed to heat stress since mid-June. Several major cities have experienced peak temperatures, prompting authorities to establish heat alerts and implement public safety measures. In Nice, a high heat alert remains active with temperatures between 30-35°C.
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Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since 18 June officials have said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reached a peak in several European countries.
Measures have been put in place across western Europe in order to help people manage the heat.
The BBC's Pierre-Antoine Denis reports from Nice where a very high heat alert is in place, with temperatures peaking between 30C and 35C (86F and 95F).
Read more here.
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Forty people have died in heatwave-related incidents in France since 18 June Temperatures have hit record levels in several major western European cities A very high heat alert is in place in Nice Temperatures in Nice are peaking between 30°C and 35°C (86-95°F) Measures have been put in place across western Europe to help people manage the heat
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- Western European temperatures have reached record levels in multiple major cities
- France has reported 40 heatwave-related deaths since 18 June
- Heat alerts are in effect across the region, with temperatures in some areas reaching 30-35°C (86-95°F)
- Authorities have implemented measures to help residents manage extreme heat