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DISASTERELEVATEDJul 22 · Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM

France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave

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France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave last month, health authorities said on Wednesday, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as "unprecedented". The post France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave appeared first on Vanguard News.

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