Reports that France’s record-breaking heatwave has claimed an estimated 7,300 lives sparked shock on 5ch. Follow-up news that swimming-related drownings topped 300 fueled a lively thread mixing criticism of the French government’s response, jabs at the nation’s “aesthetics over safety” reputation, and comparisons with Japan’s own heat countermeasures.
This summer, France was hit by a record-breaking heatwave, and the number of deaths believed to be linked to the high temperatures has now reached roughly 7,300.
Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here
On top of that, apparently 300 people have died at sea too
Also, France's education minister revealed on the 23rd that more than 300 people have drowned since mid-June. She noted that "people are heading to the water to cool off and taking dangerous risks." (ANN News)
Also, France's education minister revealed on the 23rd that more than 300 people have drowned since mid-June. She noted that "people are heading to the water to cool off and taking dangerous risks." (ANN News)
>>2
Swimming lessons really do matter, huh
Swimming lessons really do matter, huh
Sounds about right for a country that supposedly cares so much about human rights but prioritizes scenery over human lives
>>12
When you think about it, valuing scenery over lives is a pretty serious case of disregarding human rights
When you think about it, valuing scenery over lives is a pretty serious case of disregarding human rights
>>16
That's very France of them
That's very France of them
>>16
"Scenery over lives — there's no way we'd flood in heavy rain." Sounds just like Chiba Prefecture (a nod to Chiba's infrastructure woes during past storms)
"Scenery over lives — there's no way we'd flood in heavy rain." Sounds just like Chiba Prefecture (a nod to Chiba's infrastructure woes during past storms)
How's Mr. Hiroyuki doing over in fancy France? (Hiroyuki Nishimura, the 2channel/5ch founder who lives in France)
>>14
Not sure if it ruins the scenery, but they got kicked out anyway
Not sure if it ruins the scenery, but they got kicked out anyway
If it turns out the politicians and executives are sipping hot café au lait in ice-cold air-conditioned rooms through all this, there's gonna be a riot
>>23
That actually happened at EU headquarters, didn't it
That actually happened at EU headquarters, didn't it
Can't they just use a cold bath or a cold shower?
>>26
There are water-use bans too if you use too much
Those guys neglect flood control too — they've got maybe a fifth as many dams as Japan
There are water-use bans too if you use too much
Those guys neglect flood control too — they've got maybe a fifth as many dams as Japan
Paris temperatures in August
AI Overview
The average August temperature in Paris, France is about 20°C (68°F), with highs around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
AI Overview
The average August temperature in Paris, France is about 20°C (68°F), with highs around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
>>62
If temperatures like that suddenly jump to almost double, of course some people's bodies aren't going to be able to handle it
If temperatures like that suddenly jump to almost double, of course some people's bodies aren't going to be able to handle it
>>62
What a wreck
What a wreck
Meanwhile in Japan
Elderly person found with actual antibodies to heatstroke LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
https://imgur.com/SEBGAUC.jpg
https://imgur.com/l4sYNrs.jpg
https://imgur.com/3Wn1LYR.jpg
Elderly person found with actual antibodies to heatstroke LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
https://imgur.com/SEBGAUC.jpg
https://imgur.com/l4sYNrs.jpg
https://imgur.com/3Wn1LYR.jpg
>>74
Japan still calibrates its standards to people like this in some ways, doesn't it
Japan still calibrates its standards to people like this in some ways, doesn't it
Showa era = AC was a luxury
Reiwa era = AC is life support
Reiwa era = AC is life support
China saw this as a chance and shipped tons of air conditioners over, but Japan never moves at times like this, huh
>>77
European affairs are complicated and murky
They're not the type to feel indebted just because you sent them a few gifts
European affairs are complicated and murky
They're not the type to feel indebted just because you sent them a few gifts
This is great for summer
It's a light combined with a fan — turn it on and the fan spins to keep you cool
You can adjust the brightness and fan strength with the remote
Just switch it off and it starts with the same settings next time
It's a light combined with a fan — turn it on and the fan spins to keep you cool
You can adjust the brightness and fan strength with the remote
Just switch it off and it starts with the same settings next time
>>87
Fine for winter maybe, but for summer isn't a regular fan better?
Won't it just blow hot air down on you?
Fine for winter maybe, but for summer isn't a regular fan better?
Won't it just blow hot air down on you?
Midsummer asphalt goes above 60°C (140°F)
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1944579925991940096/vid/avc1/720×1280/uUksTaOkyW_DKydp.mp4
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1944579925991940096/vid/avc1/720×1280/uUksTaOkyW_DKydp.mp4
>>89
If it were me, I'd say something to the owner and let them know
If it were me, I'd say something to the owner and let them know
Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, which hit a record 40.8°C (105.4°F)
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2080896271242649602/vid/avc1/1258×720/o5xPmtaS-s2p_OCt.mp4
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2080896271242649602/vid/avc1/1258×720/o5xPmtaS-s2p_OCt.mp4
>>96
Why's everyone wearing masks?
Why's everyone wearing masks?
>>96
The composition in the first screenshot is nice
The composition in the first screenshot is nice
[Sad News] Kenyan 🍉 watermelon rind is way too thin lol
>>109
Forget the thinness, do something about the flies
Forget the thinness, do something about the flies
>>109
Thought those were seeds — turns out they're flies
Thought those were seeds — turns out they're flies
>>109
Thought they were seeds but they're bugs lol
This picture's probably bait for reactions
Thought they were seeds but they're bugs lol
This picture's probably bait for reactions
*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Nandemo Jikkyo G) thread “[Sad News] France Loses to the Heatwave, 7,300 Perish“.
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