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France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave

Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave

France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave. Photo credit: The Indic Journal / source image.

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France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave.
Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

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CategoryClimateReading Time1 minAuthorIndic EditorialPublishedJun 28, 2026UpdatedJul 6, 2026

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Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

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