# France’s Heatwave Claims Hundreds | Leeds News

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Podcast: [Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leeds-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573170)
Published: 2026-06-29T12:18:25+00:00
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France is in crisis as a deadly heatwave pushes temperatures past 44°C, overwhelming mortuaries and funeral homes with hundreds of daily calls. Refrigerated storage is full, temporary units are being deployed, and hospitals are repurposed to handle the surge. Public Health France recorded over 1,200 deaths in one day, rising to 1,400 in two days—with 85% of victims aged 65+. Deaths at home are surging, and industry insiders warn this could be the worst heatwave yet, with lessons from past disasters seemingly forgotten. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/881494816b1e5a48

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