Boy, 12, and man, 59, killed after flash floods sweep through France
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Two people have been killed and more than a dozen are injured after torrential storms in France that toppled trees and flooded Paris streets.
The weather became so severe that the French National Assembly's domed ceiling began leaking while Prime Minister Francois Bayrou spoke about the Middle East.
The debate was suspended while the leak was investigated, as streets outside the assembly doors flooded.
Severe storms were made worse across France after the country's recent heatwave, which caused drier conditions, exacerbating the flash floods.
Power was cut to 110,000 homes, and over 39,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight in France and Belgium.
A falling tree killed a 12-year-old child in south-west France, and a 59-year-old man died when his quad bike hit a toppled tree in the north-west.
Hail the size of golf balls was reported in areas of Paris, and 70mph winds were recorded in the town of Tarn-et-Garonne.
France is getting a short reprieve from the terrible weather, but Brits are preparing for heavy rain and potential thunderstorms today. More Trending
Warm temperatures will persist through the weekend, with London seeing a high of 34°C on Monday.
Drink cold drinks – weird but true: milk might hydrate you better than water, Medichecks' Dr Natasha Fernando told Metro
Close windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
Wear suitable clothing, seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly if going outside
Stay out of the sun between 11 am and 3 pm, the hottest time of the day
Plan outdoor physical activities for cooler times of da,y like morning and evening
The Met Office has urged Brits to avoid going outside to exercise or enjoy their gardens between 11 am and 3 pm on Sunday, the hottest part of the day.
Last week, amber health alerts were issued as a heatwave moved across the UK.
More than 10,000 people died prematurely in summer heatwaves between 2020 and 2024, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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