Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as France counts victims of devastating heatwave

According to France 24, France is confronting a public health crisis in the wake of last week's devastating heatwave. Authorities estimate at least one thousand excess deaths, though the true toll may be significantly higher. Mortuaries across Paris and surrounding regions are now reporting they are operating at full capacity, unable to accommodate additional remains.

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