About 20 people drown in France during heatwave

France is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and a heatwave leading to the drowning of about 20 people over the weekend. This heatwave has also been linked to the deaths of two young children and several elderly individuals due to heat-related health issues. The United Kingdom and Spain are also facing record-breaking temperatures, exacerbated by an “Omega block” weather pattern trapping hot air over Europe, highlighting the impact of climate change on weather extremes.

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