Thirteen people drowned over the weekend as soaring temperatures drove crowds to beaches, rivers, and lakes
At least five people died in France on Sunday and Monday as temperatures topped 42°C (107.6°F) in parts of the country in the midst of a severe heatwave gripping much of Europe.
Among the victims were two children, aged two and four, who were found dead in their family car in the southern town of Carpentras on Monday. Prosecutors said heat exposure was the suspected cause of death.
A day earlier, three elderly people were found dead in their homes in the suburbs of Bordeaux, local prefect Sophie Brocas told France 3. Emergency responders…
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