The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Paris region deaths more than doubled during June heatwave: health authorities
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Health authorities in France reported that the Paris region experienced more than double the expected death rate during a severe June heatwave. The report highlights that over 80% of the fatalities involved individuals aged 65 and older, with scientists linking the intensity of the event to climate change.
The rate of deaths in the Paris region during a record-breaking heatwave last month was more than double normal levels, France's health agency said on Friday.
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