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

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France documented approximately 1,000 deaths exceeding normal levels during an unprecedented summer heat wave in late June, with authorities noting the actual toll likely surpasses this preliminary count. The mortality surge disproportionately affected elderly residents, who accounted for the majority of casualties. The extreme temperatures shattered records across multiple European countries, causing significant damage to infrastructure and power generation systems.
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People cross the road whilst taking shelter under umbrellas in central Paris during high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 27, 2026. — Reuters
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency...