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Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Europe's record heatwave has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries, with funeral directors reporting a surge in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and older. Public Health France reported over 1,400 daily deaths during the heatwave's peak, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) and temporary storage solutions being implemented due to capacity shortages.
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