Deadly heat grips France as crowds flock to water, drowning toll mounts to 40

 The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate change. The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate change.