A major heatwave in France brought record temperatures across Europe and led to seven deaths. Five people drowned in lakes, rivers, or near beaches during the weekend. A 53-year-old runner died of a heart attack during a race in Paris, and a woman died from heatstroke during a sporting event in Lyon. Weather alerts were issued as the heatwave was expected to continue through the week. Sports minister Marina Ferrari said some sports competitions may need cancellation, while organisers are expected to bolster medical facilities and provide water. A junior energy minister reported the fatalities and urged vigilance, including avoiding activity during the hottest hours, hydrating regularly, and adjusting effort intensity.
"Seven people have died in France as a major heatwave brings record temperatures to Europe. Five people drowned in lakes, rivers or near beaches as France battled scorching heat over the weekend, junior energy minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday, with the heatwave expected to continue through the week."
"Weather alerts were issued as a 53-year-old runner suffered a heart attack and died during a race in Paris on Sunday, and a woman died from heatstroke during another sporting event in Lyon, according to local media."
"Sports minister Marina Ferrari said on Tuesday that some sports competitions may have to be cancelled in the coming days as a result of the weather, while organisers will be expected to bolster medical facilities and provide water to help mitigate the heat."
"Faced with this unprecedented episode of extreme heat for the month of May, I call on everyone's vigilance. Avoid any activity during the hottest hours, hydrate regularly, adjust the intensity of your effort, and prior"
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