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Extreme heat in Europe causes many swimming accidents

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It is very hot in Europe right now. In France, 55 people died while swimming. Many people looked for cool water in rivers. They also swam in canals. Swimming in these places is often not allowed. There is no help there. Marina Ferrari is a minister. She is very worried. She thinks more people will die.

People in other countries suffer from the heat too. Over 200 people died in Spain in a few days. Italy has a heat warning for 18 cities. In Naples, churches open their doors. Homeless people can rest there. They can drink water there. The churches are nice and cool.

Experts say: The heat comes from the climate change. Humans cause the climate change. June was not so hot in the past. France wants to protect schools now. They spend 130 million Euro on cooling machines. It will be cooler in July. Cold air comes from Island to Europe.

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Definitions

Heat wave
A long time with very hot weather.
Climate change
The earth gets warmer. Exhaust gases from cars and factories cause this.
Swimming accident
An accident that happens while swimming in the water.
Cooling machine
A device that makes the air in a room cool.

People

Marina Ferrari
She is the sport minister in France.

Locations

France
A large country in Europe.
Spain
A country in the south of Europe.
Italy
A country in the south of Europe.
Naples
A large city in the south of Italy.
Island
An island in the north of Europe.

Sources

ANSA

In Francia sale a 55 bilancio delle persone annegate a causa del caldo - Notizie - Ansa.it

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la Repubblica

Caldo record, oggi bollino rosso in 18 città italiane. In Francia 55 morti per annegamento

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