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World 23 Jun 2026

Britain, western European countries under extreme heat alerts amid sweltering conditions

Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptionally high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.

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Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptionally high temperatures on Tuesday. With 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as local people seek relief from the searing heat. Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme. And exceptional temperatures. Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as local people seek relief from the searing heat. Temperatures will remain exceptionally high around the clock as the national weather service, Meteo France. Placed 54 departments under a red heat wave alert, about half of the country. "Sunshine continues to dominate across France, maintaining oppressive and exhausting heat throughout the country," Meteo France said.

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