France records 30 percent increase in deaths during June heatwave
France saw a significant rise in mortality rates during the final week of June as the country experienced a record-breaking heatwave, according to official health data.
By Europa Express3 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CETUpdated 3 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET
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Public health authorities in France have reported that the number of deaths increased by nearly 30 percent during the week of June 22nd. This period coincided with the peak of a record-breaking heatwave that impacted the country.
The data, released by the public health authority on Friday and reported by The Local, highlights the human impact of the extreme weather conditions experienced across the nation during that week.