France Heatwave Kills 300 in May

At least 300 excess deaths were recorded in France during a May heatwave, according to official data. The unusually early hot spell pushed temperatures above seasonal norms for several days, causing a spike in mortality, particularly among the elderly. Health officials reported that most victims were over 75 years old and suffered from pre-existing conditions worsened by the heat. The figure represents the number of deaths above the average for that period. Authorities have urged the public to take precautions as climate change makes such early heatwaves more common.