France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
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France reported over 5,700 excess deaths during a June heatwave, according to the French national health agency. The announcement comes as southern Europe experiences another period of record-breaking extreme temperatures. The figures highlight the deadly impact of heatwaves on public health.
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Southern Europe facing concurrent heatwaves
France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave.
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The June heatwave in France caused excess deaths.
Opinion- Southern Europe facing concurrent heatwaves
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Loaded language removed<p>Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures</p><p>France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave, authorities have said, as swathes of southern Europe continue to endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures.</p><p>The French national health agency said on Wednesday that it had recorded…
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The June heatwave in France caused excess deaths.
OpinionFrance recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave.
The GuardianThe French national health agency reported the figure on Wednesday.
The GuardianLarge parts of southern Europe are enduring another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures.
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