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France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave

France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave
Phys.org Friday 03 July 2026, 11:47 UTC 1 min read
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France endured a rise of nearly 30% in the number of deaths recorded during the week starting June 22, the peak of a record-breaking heat wave that battered the country, the public health authority said Friday.

France endured a rise of nearly 30% in the number of deaths recorded during the week starting June 22, the peak of a record-breaking heat wave that battered the country, the public health authority said Friday.
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