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France saw 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave

France saw 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave
France 24 Friday 03 July 2026, 14:01 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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There were at least 2,025 more deaths than expected in France during June's heatwave, the country's health minister said on Friday. France last month recorded its hottest June since records began in 1947 with a temperatures spiking above 40C in many areas.

There were at least 2,025 more deaths than expected in France during June's heatwave, the country's health minister said on Friday. France last month recorded its hottest June since records began in 1947 with a temperatures spiking above 40C in many areas. [Image text:] URGENC HG-268CM
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