Ministra de Deportes dice que 301 personas murieron ahogadas en olas de calor en Francia

French Minister of Sports Marina Ferrari reported that 301 people have died by drowning in France since the onset of heatwaves on June 19. This figure represents a 14% increase in drowning fatalities compared to the same period in 2025. The data was disclosed during a recent interview regarding the impact of the summer's extreme weather conditions.