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Heatwave in France causes worrying rise in emergency hospital visits

Le Monde (English) · Jun 24, 2026, 6:00 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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According to the French public health agency, emergency care visits for heatwave-related illnesses have increased sharply since June 22. Healthcare professionals are warning of the danger of further heatwaves during the summer vacation, when fewer hospital beds are available.

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