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Heatwaves in France: 7,300 deaths since May and a call for testimonies

France has recorded 7,300 heatwave-related deaths since May 2026.

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Le Monde newspaper is calling for testimonies from relatives of the victims.

This excess mortality highlights the urgency of climate prevention measures.

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Ces décès révèlent l’impact direct des vagues de chaleur sur les populations vulnérables, notamment les personnes âgées, et accentuent la pression sur les systèmes de santé et les politiques d’adaptation climatique.

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