French authorities report 55 drowning deaths since the start of the ongoing heat wave, according to an Israeli security desk citing French officials. The toll marks an increase from 40 deaths reported earlier this week as temperatures continue to climb across the country.
The death toll from France's ongoing heat wave has risen to 55, all attributed to drowning as people attempted to cool off in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, according to an Israeli security desk that cited French official data. The figure surpasses the 40 drownings reported earlier this week when France recorded its hottest day in history at 44.3°C.
As The Zioneer reported on June 24, at least 40 drowning deaths were linked to the heat wave, with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirming the figure at the time. Meteorologists have warned that temperatures exceeding 38°C combined with high humidity are creating dangerous conditions, particularly in urban areas lacking air conditioning. Water temperatures have also risen, contributing to fish die-offs in the Loire River, as reported by The Zioneer on June 26.
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