Paris battles record heat as morgues fill and families mourn
TL;DR
A record heat wave in Paris has overwhelmed mortuaries and left families distressed, with many deaths among isolated elderly living at home. The situation echoes the devastating 2003 heat wave that killed about 15,000 people in France, underscoring the need for neighborly vigilance and solidarity to prevent a repeat tragedy.
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- Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise Reuters
- France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records NBC News
- France Is Too Hot for Shutters and Ceiling Fans The Atlantic
- Heat Wave Takes Toll on Europe’s Infrastructure, Too The New York Times
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