France reports over 2,000 excess deaths during June heatwave
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Reuters
France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the final week of June due to extreme heat.
Belgium and the Netherlands also reported significant excess mortality.
Climate change is identified as a primary driver for the increasing frequency of deadly heatwaves in Europe.
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France reports over 2,000 excess deaths during June heatwave
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02 — Who / Subject
French Ministry of Health
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03 — Where / Locus
France
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June 22-28, 2026
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