France records its hottest day ever after spate of heatwave deaths (opens original article in a new tab)

France recorded its hottest day ever with temperatures reaching 29.8 C, leading to 40 drowning deaths and widespread heatwave alerts. Major attractions adjusted operating hours due to extreme heat.

• France recorded its hottest day ever with a temperature of 29.8 C
• Over 40 drowning deaths reported since last Thursday, mainly among young people
• Meteo France placed 54 departments under red heatwave alert