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

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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