Health authorities have published statistics showing a significant increase in deaths during a particularly hot summer. The summer in question was the hottest since 1900 and was marked by a series of record heatwaves. According to the statistics, almost 8,000 excess deaths occurred during this time.

Further details on the impact of the heatwaves can be found in the published statistics. The health authorities' findings were made public on Wednesday, providing insight into the consequences of the extreme weather.

The exact circumstances surrounding the excess deaths are not specified, but the statistics provide a clear indication of the severe effects of the heatwaves on the population.