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France's June 2023 heat wave caused 5,764 excess deaths, the highest since 2003.
France experienced a severe heat wave in June 2023, with record-high temperatures recorded on June 24-25. The event resulted in 5,764 excess deaths across the country, with the Paris region accounting for 1,999 of these deaths.
This mortality toll represents the highest heat-related death count in France since the devastating 2003 heat wave, underscoring the significant public health impact of the extreme temperatures. The excess deaths reflect the broader humanitarian consequences of the prolonged heat event across the nation.
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