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France Heat Wave Causes 5,764 Excess Deaths, Paris Up 80%

7/23/2026

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France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during the June 17–July 2, 2026 heat wave.
Paris experienced 1,999 unexpected deaths, about 80 % higher than normal.
More than half of the excess deaths occurred June 25–27 while schools and workplaces remained open.
Half of the deaths occurred in hospitals, a third at home, and the rest in care homes.
Experts say the heat-related toll surpasses the prior estimate of 2,000 deaths for June 22–28.

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France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during the June 17–July 2, 2026 heat wave.
Paris experienced 1,999 unexpected deaths, about 80 % higher than normal.
More than half of the excess deaths occurred June 25–27 while schools and workplaces remained open.
Half of the deaths occurred in hospitals, a third at home, and the rest in care homes.
Experts say the heat-related toll surpasses the prior estimate of 2,000 deaths for June 22–28.