France and the UK have recorded unusually high May temperatures, including Paris reaching its first 30C+ day of the year and the UK hitting a new May record of 34.8C. A major heatwave has led to seven deaths in France, with five drowning and two linked to heat-related incidents during sporting events. Orange and yellow weather alerts have been issued across France and Spain, and some regions expect temperatures up to 40C. The French Sports Minister advises people to avoid activity during peak heat and indicates sports competitions may be cancelled. The heat is attributed to a heat dome and is expected to persist, with links to human-induced climate change.
"Seven people have died in France amid a major heatwave, with five people drowning and two succumbing to heat-related incidents during sporting events."
"Weather agencies have issued orange and yellow alerts across France and Spain, with some regions anticipating temperatures reaching up to 40C."
"French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has advised caution, urging people to avoid activity during peak heat and suggesting potential cancellations of sports competitions."
"The extreme heat, attributed to a heat dome phenomenon, is expected to persist across affected European regions and is linked to human-induced climate change."
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