Heatwave causes 5,764 additional deaths in France over two months
France's health ministry reports 5,764 extra deaths linked to heatwaves during the past two months.
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AIFrance's Ministry of Health has announced that 5,764 additional deaths were recorded in the country over the past two months due to rising temperatures.
The ministry explained that the severe heatwaves experienced across France led to a significant increase in mortality rates compared to usual periods.
It noted that elderly people and those with chronic illnesses were the most affected by the high temperatures.