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1
Q

When was the Paris heatwave?

A

August 2003

2
Q

What was the highest recorded temperature in the UK?

A

38.5 degrees Celsius

3
Q

What was the highest recorded temperature in France?

A

40 degrees Celsius

4
Q

How many deaths were there in total (in all countries)?

A

30,000

5
Q

How many deaths were there in France?

A

14,000

6
Q

What percentage of victims were aged 75+ years?

A

80%

7
Q

What was the economic cost to the EU?

A

10 billion euros

8
Q

What did Network Rail in the UK do?

A

Imposed speed restrictions on trains