France records 5,764 excess deaths during June heat wave

France's health agency confirmed over 5,700 excess deaths during a record-breaking heat wave from mid-June through early July, with similar spikes documented across Europe as extreme temperatures persist in southern regions.

First covered Jul 22, 2026 · 8:34 AM PT · 2 articles

France records 5,764 excess deaths during June heat wave — Image via theguardian.com

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3h Heatmap News Why It’s Still So Hard to Count Heat Wave Deaths — More than 5,700 excess deaths were recorded in France during this summer’s record-breaking heat wave, the country’s health agency announced today .

13h Guardian Environment France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave — Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths…

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washingtonexaminer.com France marks 5,700 excess deaths during June heat wave

washingtontimes.com France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave

theepochtimes.com France Recorded 5,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave: Officials | The Epoch Times

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