France is facing a shocking surge in drownings this summer! Between June 1 and July 2, 2023, drowning cases skyrocketed by a staggering 95% compared to the same period last year, with many ending in tragedy. Is this the brutal price of record-breaking heatwaves sweeping the country? Meteorologists confirm that June 2023 was the second hottest June since records began in 1900, with average temperatures 3.3 degrees Celsius above normal. For five days in June, temperatures soared past 40 degrees Celsius, and the heatwave lasted from June 19 to early July. Kids are especially at risk, and experts warn about the dangers of swimming and being in water during such extreme weather. This shocking rise in drownings shines a harsh light on how climate change is directly impacting public health. Will authorities and citizens finally get serious about safety measures and adapting to new realities? Or will we just keep counting the victims? Got a wild beach or pool story? Drop it in the comments — maybe we’ll all learn something!
