Almost 8,000 excess deaths in France’s scorched summer, statistics show
The latest figure is not final and could yet rise as the data from the final weeks of the summer comes in.
Almost 8,000 excess deaths in France’s scorched summer, statistics show
The latest figure is not final and could yet rise as the data from the final weeks of the summer comes in. Grouped from 2 articles across 1 sources.
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France recorded at least 817 excess deaths during July 27-August 20 heatwaves
PARIS, Sept 16 - France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, when the country was hit by exceptionally high temperatures, the national health agency said on Wednesday.
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