France Reports Around 1,000 Excess Deaths As Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Europe

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France has recorded an estimated 1,000 excess deaths during the peak of a record-breaking heat wave that scorched much of Europe last week, as health officials warn the final toll is expected to rise. France’s public health agency said the country experienced a sharp increase in deaths between Wednesday and Friday, when temperatures climbed above […]
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- ZeroHedge10,000 Excess Deaths During June European Heatwave, Official Data Showabout 1 month ago
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- Google NewsItaly and Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise - Reutersabout 2 months ago
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- • France reported 5,764 excess deaths during the June to July 2026 heat wave.
- • Most fatalities occurred among citizens aged 75 and older.
- • Initial estimates of 1,000 deaths were significantly revised upward by health agencies.
Extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C scorched much of Europe during this period. The mortality spike was concentrated in homes and care facilities.
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