Over 1,700 deaths from heat in Belgium amid ongoing heatwave in France
A heatwave in Belgium at the end of June led to 1,747 deaths, the highest recorded figure since data collection began in 2000. The country is also expecting a new heatwave starting Saturday, with temperatures rising above 30 degrees Celsius for five consecutive days. In neighboring France, the third heatwave of the summer is underway, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 41 degrees Celsius. Three-quarters of the country's regions are on orange alert, as active fires worsen due to strong winds.
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