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Jul 22, 2026

France Records 5,764 Excess Deaths During June-July Heatwave Period

France's national health agency reported 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2, 2026, during an exceptional heatwave period that affected multiple regions. The figure is significantly higher than the Health Minister's initial late-June estimate of 2,025 deaths.

Jul 22, 2026·8 sources
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  • ▪Nearly half of the individuals who died in France during the heatwave passed away in hospitals, while about a third died at home.
  • ▪The excess mortality recorded in France between June 17 and July 2, 2026, is the highest from any heatwave since 2003.
  • ▪Just over half of the excess deaths in France occurred during a three-day peak period from June 25 to June 27, 2026.

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