French govt under fire over heatwave response
France's government has come under fire from parties on both the left and right over what they say was a lack of preparedness for the recent record heatwave that swept across Europe, with the country recording around 1,000 excess deaths.
France 24's Marc Perelman takes a closer look.
Deadly Heatwave Scorches Europe
- Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe The Guardian —
- Paris mortuaries overwhelmed amid Europe's record heat PBS —
- Europe heatwave update: Over 1,300 dead, Ukraine grid under strain, wildfires spread across Balkans Mint —
- Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces PBS —
- Wildfires spread as deadly heatwave moves across Europe The Independent —