France reports 8,000 extra deaths this summer
During the summer of 2026, France experienced unprecedented heatwaves, considered the hottest since 1900, resulting in approximately 8,000 additional deaths. The French health authority recorded 7,919 excess fatalities between late May and August 20, with the number expected to rise as more data becomes available. In comparison, the same summer last year saw 5,722 heat-related deaths, while the summer of 2003 was the most damaging, with around 15,000 fatalities, highlighting the severe impact of ongoing heatwaves on the elderly and the most vulnerable populations.
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