France's health authorities reported 5,764 excess deaths during the heat waves of June and July, according to BFMTV. The figure covers the two-month period and is based on mortality data from the French health ministry.
France's health authorities have reported 5,764 excess deaths during the June-July heat waves, according to French media outlet BFMTV. The figure covers the cumulative toll over the two-month period, based on mortality data from the French health ministry. The Zioneer has previously reported on the heat wave's impact, including a peak week death toll of 2,025 and earlier weekly estimates. The new report provides a broader picture of the heat wave's deadliness over the summer.
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