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At least 3,700 excess deaths reported in France, Belgium, and Netherlands during heatwave
7 sourcesFirst reported 19 days agoUpdated 19 days ago
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What all sources covered
- France, Belgium, and the Netherlands recorded approximately 3,700 excess deaths during a heatwave that occurred from June 20 to June 28, 2026.
- Authorities have stated that these figures are preliminary and may increase as more data is compiled.
- Experts have indicated that this heatwave is the worst on record in Europe.
- The extreme temperatures have caused disruptions in energy production, damaged infrastructure, and burdened healthcare systems.
- Climate change has been cited as a contributing factor to the severity of the heatwave.
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Καύσωνας: Πάνω από 3.700 επιπλέον θάνατοι σε Γαλλία, Βέλγιο και Ολλανδία
Τα Νέα· 19 days ago
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Καύσωνας: 3.700 επιπλέον θάνατοι καταγράφηκαν σε Γαλλία, Βέλγιο και Ολλανδία
Sigmalive· 19 days ago
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Καύσωνας-σοκ στην Ευρώπη: Περισσότεροι από 3.700 επιπλέον θάνατοι σε Γαλλία, Ολλανδία και Βέλγιο
Politis· 19 days ago

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At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
In-Cyprus· 19 days ago

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Ευρώπη: Βαρύς απολογισμός 3.700 θανάτων από καύσωνα σε Γαλλία, Βέλγιο και Ολλανδία
Philenews· 19 days ago

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Καύσωνας στην Ευρώπη: Τουλάχιστον 3.700 επιπλέον θάνατοι σε Γαλλία, Βέλγιο, Ολλανδία
iefimerida.gr· 19 days ago

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Τουλάχιστον 3.700 επιπλέον θάνατοι σε Γαλλία, Βέλγιο και Ολλανδία κατά τη διάρκεια του καύσωνα
Proto Thema· 19 days ago