France reports 1,243 additional deaths during latest heatwave
France's public health agency says 1,243 more deaths occurred during July's second heatwave, bringing heat-related deaths since May to around 7,300.
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AIFrance's national public health agency announced on Wednesday that 1,243 additional deaths were recorded during the country's second heatwave, which occurred between July 3 and 22. This brings the total number of excess deaths linked to periods of extreme heat since May to around 7,300.
The agency explained that about three-quarters of these excess deaths were among people aged 75 and older. It noted that, although the latest heatwave was less intense, it lasted longer and affected a wider area, impacting 78 departments—about 80% of France's population.
The final tally of heat-related deaths in France is expected to be released in October.