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European Drowning Deaths Surge

3 countries ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Disasters & Emergencies

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France reports 139 drowning deaths since June 19 amid a heatwave, exceeding last year's figures. Germany recorded 99 drowning deaths in June, the highest toll since a 2003 heatwave, with North Rhine-Westphalia seeing a significant increase.

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France reports 139 drowning deaths amid heatwave; Germany sees record fatalities

- France has recorded 139 drowning deaths since June 19 amid a heatwave, a figure higher than the same period last year. - The country is also experiencing an early and intense fire season, with 32 arrests made for arson, some involving repeat offenders. - Germany also reported a record number of drowning deaths in June, with 99 fatalities linked to high temperatures.