aug 17, 2003 - Heatwave in Europe
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It was recorded as the hottest European summer ever with the worst of the heat hitting France. The heatwave caused a massive drought which led to crop shortage and health concerns. There were seven days with temperatures over 104 degrees Fahrenheit. 37,000 people died, mostly elderly.
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