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Heatwaves killed over 8,000 people in France this year. Here are some of their stories
Le Monde (English)
October 4, 2026
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The French health authorities reported that 8,124 deaths were related to the extreme heatwaves between late May and late August in France. Le Monde spoke to the friends and families of 11 of the victims to find out about the lives behind those numbers.
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