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Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France

DW English · Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The French Health Ministry has noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave.
  • Germany braces for yet another day of extreme heat, especially in the east
  • The 'heat dome' currently over Western Europe is forecast to move to Central Europe and the Balkans

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

The French Health Ministry has noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Frh SFrance has seen days of scorching temperatures Image: Alice Sacco/REUTERSAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know France has reported at least 1,000 more deaths than average during the heat wave

Germany braces for yet another day of extreme heat, especially in the east

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