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France reports 1,000 excess deaths resulting from heat wave

Off The Press

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June 28, 2026

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French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days. “Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months,” Public Health France said in a statement. The []...Click to read more

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The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 29, 2026

France records 1,000 more deaths amid extreme heat wave

Berlin, June 29: France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the...

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

France sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess ‌deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more information became available about deaths in residential care and homes. Europeans have been enduring blistering conditions during a heatwave...

The Tribune

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· Jun 28, 2026

France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise []

TRT World

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· Jun 29, 2026

France reports 1,000 deaths linked to heatwave

France has reported at least 1,000 deaths in three days due to record temperatures. Health authorities expect that number to rise. The heatwave has also caused disruption to transport and power supplies in Germany, Poland, Czechia and Austria. Lape Olarinoye reports.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Perancis rekod 2,025 kematian akibat gelombang haba

PARIS: Perancis merekodkan peningkatan lebih 2,000 kematian sepanjang minggu terakhir Jun susulan gelombang haba luar biasa yang memecahkan rekod di Eropah, ketika peramal cuaca memberi amaran benua itu bakal berdepan satu lagi siri cuaca panas ekstrem dalam beberapa hari akan datang. Kementerian Kesihatan Perancis memaklumkan jumlah kematian meningkat 29 peratus pada minggu terakhir Jun berbanding ... Read more The post Perancis rekod 2,025 kematian akibat gelombang haba appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Independent

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· Jun 28, 2026

Europe heatwave: France reports 1,000 excess deaths as temperatures shatter records

The heatwave has been moving east

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Related coverage for "France reports 1,000 excess deaths resulting from heat wave": The Rising Nepal — France records 1,000 more deaths amid extreme heat wave. South China Morning Post — France sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave. The Tribune — France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave. TRT World — France reports 1,000 deaths linked to heatwave. Utusan Malaysia — Perancis rekod 2,025 kematian akibat gelombang haba. The Independent — Europe heatwave: France reports 1,000 excess deaths as temperatures shatter records