France records 817 excess deaths in latest heatwave
International Business Times, Singapore Edition
France's health agency reported 817 excess all-cause deaths for the July 27–Aug. 20 heat period, bringing provisional excess mortality across four 2026 heatwave episodes to at least 8,124. Santé publique France notes these are initial, provisional estimates and do not establish direct causation by high temperatures, with consolidated analysis to follow. Earlier episodes included at least 5,764 excess deaths from June 17–July 2 and 1,243 from July 3–22, with people aged 75 and older accounting for large shares of those increases. Meteorological records show 2026 produced the hottest June, July, and summer on record in France.
At least 8,124 excess deaths reported across four 2026 heatwaves.
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France had multiple intense heatwaves in 2026. Health and weather agencies reported record temperatures and provisional excess deaths. Agencies will publish more complete mortality assessments after consolidation.
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