France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave

The Guardian World Wednesday 22 July 2026, 15:34 UTC By Jon Henley, Europe correpondent 1 min read

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Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperaturesFrance recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave, authorities have said, as swathes of southern Europe continue to endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures. The French national health agency said on Wednesday that it had recorded 5,764 excess deaths ⁠between 17 June and 2 July, an excess mortality rate of 36%.

Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures

France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave, authorities have said, as swathes of southern Europe continue to endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures.

The French national health agency said on Wednesday that it had recorded 5,764 excess deaths ⁠between 17 June and 2 July, an excess mortality rate of 36%.

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