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2022.07.20 20:46 GMT+8

Spanish PM says 'more than 500 died' from heatwave

Updated 2022.07.20 20:46 GMT+8
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The 10-day heatwave that hit Spain left more than 500 people dead, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday.

"During this heat wave, more than 500 people died because of such high temperatures, according to the statistics," Sanchez said, referring to a public health institute estimate based on excess mortality rates.

Source(s): AFP
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