Health authorities in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands have reported approximately 3,700 excess deaths linked to the intense heatwave experienced in June. Experts have described the heatwave as one of the most severe in Europe, stating that its intensity has been amplified by climate change.
More than 2,000 excess deaths were recorded in France alone, with a significant increase in fatalities reported in homes and healthcare facilities. Authorities have cautioned that these figures are preliminary and may rise further as updated data become available.
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