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The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium

France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave

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Jon Henley, Europe correpondent
France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
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French health authorities reported over 5,700 excess deaths during a June heatwave, with the majority of victims being elderly. Meanwhile, Spain is battling significant wildfires as extreme temperatures continue to impact Southern Europe.

A worker drinks water at a construction site in Bordeaux at the height of France’s June heatwave./Getty Images A worker drinks water at a construction site in Bordeaux at the height of France’s June heatwave./Getty Images France France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures

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