France's deadly June heatwave caused nearly 5,800 excess deaths, highest toll since 2003

France recorded over five thousand excess deaths during a recent heatwave. This extreme weather event caused the highest death toll since two thousand three. Elderly individuals accounted for two-thirds of the total fatalities recorded. Hospitals faced significant pressure from a surge in heat-related illnesses. Scientists link these intense heatwaves to human-induced climate change.

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