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Europe heatwave leaves 3,700 dead in France, Belgium, Netherlands
Health officials in France, Belgium and the Netherlands have reported a total of 3,700 excess deaths during a severe heatwave in June, warning that the figures are preliminary and may increase further.
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Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'
Europe's recent heatwave, spanning June 20-28, has resulted in an alarming 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. France alone reported over 2,000 fatalities, with a significant rise in deaths among those over 45. Belgium and the Netherlands also registered hundreds of additional deaths, primarily affecting the elderly. Experts attribute this extreme heat to climate change, warning that initial figures may increase.
Ariana News
· Jul 3, 2026
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar
A deadly heatwave continued sweeping across Western Europe on Saturday, with Germany and Italy facing scorching temperatures as the extreme weather moved eastward after exceeding 40°C in several countries. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all recorded unusually high June temperatures, while forecasters warned that additional records could be broken as the heat advances toward [] The post Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 3, 2026
Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent
Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Europe’s human sacrifice to the weather gods
Over 1,000 people have died across Europe in recent weeks due to the current record-breaking heat wave, more than doubling last summer’s death toll. Across Europe, particularly in Spain and France, people have seen all-time high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Southern France hit 111 degrees last Tuesday, the hottest day in the country since official []
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Related coverage for "Europe heatwave leaves 3,700 dead in France, Belgium, Netherlands": Times of India — 'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'. Ariana News — At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands. Voice of Nigeria — Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar. Egyptian Gazette — Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands. Al Jazeera — Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent. Washington Examiner — Europe’s human sacrifice to the weather gods