France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
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"there had been a clear increase in deaths among those over 45."
— Stéphanie Rist , Politician
"72 people had died by drowning since 18 June."
— Laurent Nuñez , Politician
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Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
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