People across Western Europe are sweltering from a heatwave.
In France, at least 40 people have drowned in the past week after jumping into water to try and cool down from the intense temperatures.
Forecasters warn that the extreme heat is likely to persist through the week.
Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Paris, France.
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Europe Scorched by Record-Breaking Heatwave
- Europe Is Sweltering in an Extreme Heat Wave. Here’s What to Know. The New York Times —
- Doctor warns why you shouldn't go to sleep with a fan on during 35C heatwave Wales Online —
- The Dreaded ‘Omega Block’ Is Turning Europe Into a Giant Oven Gizmodo —
- Hundreds of schools to close or shut early amid extreme heat The Standard —
- Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope The Guardian —
France records hottest-ever night as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave
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