France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

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France has recorded 2,025 excess deaths during a recent heatwave, with the highest numbers reported in the south and east of the Netherlands where temperatures neared 40C. Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures across Europe in the coming days, with the south of France expected to reach 40C. Météo-France has issued red alerts for forest fires in southern France due to very high risk conditions. Since the start of summer, nearly 7,000 fires have broken out, burning approximately 8,700 hectares, and leading to the evacuation of nearly 3,000 people from Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and Canet-en-Roussillon. The Iberian Peninsula is also bracing for the possibility of another heatwave.

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Météo-France issued red alerts for forest fires in southern France due to very high risk.

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Nearly 7,000 fires have broken out since the start of the summer season in France.

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Temperatures reached almost 40C in parts of France.

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France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the peak of a heatwave.

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Hot weather is predicted again over the weekend elsewhere in Europe.

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Temperatures reached almost 40C in parts of the country, with most of the deaths reported in the south and east of the Netherlands where temperatures were highest. While the Netherlands is expecting a cooler week ahead, hot weather is predicted again over the weekend elsewhere.Temperatures are forecast to reach 40C in the south of France, with peaks of 36C to 37C expected around Bordeaux, Toulouse and Agen.France" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="50155" data-entity-type="organization">Météo-France has issued red alerts for Friday and Saturday for forest fires in the southern part of the country, warning that weather conditions meant the risk of an outbreak was "very high" compared to summer norms.On Thursday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said nearly 7,000 fires had broken out since the start of the summer season, with about 8,700 hectares burned so far.Nearly 3,000 people were evacuated after a wildfire ignited in the town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and spread to Canet-en-Roussillon on Thursday.Getty ImagesSouthern France has been hit with wildfires this weekIn the Iberian Peninsula, Aemet weather service has warned of the possibility of another heatwave.

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