At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

Europe is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Authorities caution these figures are preliminary. The extreme temperatures, linked to climate change, overwhelmed healthcare systems and caused widespread disruption. France alone reported over 2,000 excess deaths, with a significant rise in fatalities among those over 45.

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