The Heat Wave in Europe Is Hitting Records. Here’s What to Know.

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Now forecasters are warning the worst is still ahead.

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NBC's Daniele Hamamdjian reports from Paris and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast.

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Officials in France say at least 40 people drowned while trying to escape the heat since the start of the brutal temperatures last week.

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NBC News' George Solis has more.

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Few schools in Britain or France have air-conditioning to keep children cool in soaring temperatures, leaving parents, teachers and officials divided about what to do.

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Plus, why some tech companies are telling workers to cut back on A.I.

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The Heat Wave in Europe Is Hitting Records.

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France had its hottest June day ever, with forecasters in Britain predicting that the record for the highest temperature for this time of year was also likely to be broken.

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**Summary:** The European heat wave is causing severe consequences, including drowning deaths and dangerous flash flooding. In Britain, schools are facing a divide over whether to keep them open despite the extreme temperatures. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the growing threat of climate change on public health and infrastructure in Europe, emphasizing the urgent