France Heatwave: 20 Drown, Schools and Trains Disrupted
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Millions of people across France woke up sweating on June 23 after another night of extreme heat. Most of the population now faces exceptional temperatures.
The country has little air-conditioning. The heat has disrupted schools, trains, and sporting events. At least 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend.