international

France records nearly 30% increase in deaths during June’s heatwave

Euronews · Jul 3, 2026, 8:05 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

France recorded 2,025 additional deaths — nearly a 30% increase — during the week beginning 22 June, the peak of the country's record-breaking heatwave.

Read full story on Euronews → More top stories

Also covered by

France 24 France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave The Hindu France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave The Guardian Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths The Guardian Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe

Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from Euronews alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place. Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop

France records nearly 30% increase in deaths during June’s heatwave

Also covered by

More in international