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Deadly heat wave kills 33 across southern Quebec
Source: BBC
Deadly heat wave kills 33 across southern Quebec
5 July 2018
Thirty-three people have died in a heat wave that has baked the southern part of the Canadian province of Quebec, officials say.
The sweltering weather began last Friday with temperatures hitting 35C (95F) and high humidity.
The death toll has climbed every day this week, with most of the victims between the ages of 50 to 80.
The heat wave is the worst the province has seen in decades, officials say.
Officials are urging people to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44730887
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