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France Records Over 2,000 Excess Deaths at Heatwave Peak as Europe Braces for More
BBC News·Sunday, 5 July 2026
France recorded 2,025 excess deaths at the peak of a recent heatwave, and forecasters warn that more extreme temperatures are coming across Europe in the next few days. The scale of the deaths highlights how extreme heat is becoming a recurring and deadly public health emergency.
Why It Matters
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent globally, including in India. Europe's struggle to manage deadly heatwaves offers important lessons for Indian cities and policymakers dealing with their own rising temperatures.
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