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Diana Gómez-Barroso

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  • Jun 26

    Spain records 212 heat-linked deaths as June temperatures shatter records; 3,500 schools close in France

    An estimated 212 excess deaths in Spain between Sunday and Wednesday are attributed to a record-breaking heatwave, with the government’s MoMo monitoring system flagging a significant spike in mortality. France closed 3,500 schools and adjusted schedules for 10,000 more as the sweltering temperatures also hit the country.

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