Seven people have died in France due to a heat wave
At least seven deaths have been reported in France as a result of the heatwave that has swept across much of Western Europe.
This was reported by the French government, according to The Guardian.
According to local media, five of the victims drowned, a risk associated with extreme temperatures.
“Today I can say that seven people have died directly or indirectly due to the heat,” said French government spokesperson Maud Bregon.
At the same time, she emphasized that the final figures may still change once the period of high temperatures ends.
“The figures and specific causes of death will need to be clarified once this current episode is over,” she added.
More than 350 localities in France recorded the highest temperatures on record for May. Meanwhile, France and the United Kingdom set national heat records amid a powerful wave of extreme temperatures in Western Europe.
Ukraine will not be affected by the abnormal heat forecast for Western European countries, and the wave of extremely high temperatures will remain outside our region. Meteorologists explain that weather patterns in Ukraine develop differently, so significantly milder conditions are expected by the end of May.
In the coming days, Europe is expected to experience the first powerful wave of summer heat, which will raise temperatures to record highs for this time of year. The greatest warming is forecast for the United Kingdom, France, and Spain—where temperatures may reach monthly highs.
