France records 2,025 excess deaths from heatwave, but data remains incomplete
- Posted on July 3, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France records 2,025 excess deaths from heatwave, but data remains incomplete
The French public health agency said that 2,025 additional deaths were recorded between June 22 and June 28, during the peak of the heatwave that scorched France. Experts expect the final count to be higher.