Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat by jumping into canals and rivers, officials said on Tuesday.&nbsp;
Much of France is under severe heat alert and set to experience temperatures around 40&deg;C on Tuesday, with temperatures of up to 43&deg;C expected in some parts of western <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/pm-modi-begins-france-visit-with-focus-on-g7-summit-and-innovation-ties-23635087" rel="nofollow">France</a>.&nbsp;
The country has just recorded its hottest afternoon and night since records began in 1947. Fifty-four departments are under red alert in what forecasters said was unprecedented.
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France is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures nearing 43 C in some regions. Authorities said 40 people have drowned in recent days

France heatwave turns deadly as 40 people drown while trying to escape record temperatures

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France is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures nearing 43 degree C in some regions. Authorities said 40 people have drowned in recent days after jumping into rivers and canals to cool off, while 54 departments remain under red alert

Forty drown in France seeking relief from heat

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