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France Reports Over 7,300 Excess Deaths in Record Summer Heatwaves

France has experienced a surge in excess deaths, with more than 7,300 fatalities attributed to persistent and severe heatwaves since mid-June, raising urgent public health concerns.

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July heatwave brings highest average temperature in France

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  1. "C'est d'abord l'isolement social qui tue" pendant les vagues de chaleur, selon l'association des Petits Frères des Pauvres
    Franceinfo
  2. 7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer
    Phys.org
  3. Fransa'da aşırı sıcaktan 7 bin 300 kişi öldü
    Diken
  4. 7,300 excess deaths and counting as France battles historically hot summer
    South China Morning Post
  5. Καύσωνας στη Γαλλία: 1.243 επιπλέον θάνατοι καταγράφηκαν τον Ιούλιο
    NewsIt.gr