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Public Health France says France recorded roughly 5,700 excess deaths during an unprecedented early-summer heat wave, with the Paris region hardest hit and those 75+ accounting for about two-thirds of the toll; temperatures topped 104°F in many areas, and the event marked the highest heat-related excess mortality in more than two decades as Europe-wide deaths also rose.
POLITICO estimates at least 14,000 excess deaths across six Western European countries during the June heat wave (June 18–July 1), with Germany, France and Belgium hardest hit; EuroMOMO data show about 10,650 excess deaths across 27 countries in late June. Scientists say the deaths are largely linked to human-caused warming from fossil fuels, though official tallies are still being refined.
EuroMOMO data show Europe-wide excess deaths exceeded 10,000 during the late-June heatwave, with more than 9,000 among people aged 65 and older. The peak week (June 22–28) spanned 27 countries, and eight weeks prior had mortality about 500 deaths per week below normal; no other major factors like COVID-19 were identified. Scientists say human-caused climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense. France and Belgium logged very high excess mortality in the last week of June, while a separate UK study estimated about 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales in May–June, about 42% attributable to warming. The heatwave disrupted power, schools and daily life.
New data indicate Europe suffered about 10,000 more deaths than expected during the late-June heatwave, underscoring the significant public health impact of extreme heat and the need for improved heat preparedness and climate adaptation.
France logged about 2,025 excess deaths in the last week of June during a record heatwave, a 29% jump from the previous week and a 62% rise in the Paris region, as Europe braces for more extreme heat and wildfires in the south. The hotter-than-normal conditions are attributed to climate change, with authorities warning that mortality may be higher than initial figures and forecasts showing continued high temperatures across multiple countries.
A severe European heatwave has caused about 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, with roughly 1,000 in France, as temperatures reach up to 44°C in parts of the continent. Experts say heat stress, dehydration and related health issues drive the rise in fatalities, intensified by climate change and a persistent heat-dome/omega-block pattern. In response, countries are expanding cooling shelters, elderly welfare monitoring, and worker safety rules, while UNEP urges longer-term measures like passive cooling, cooler urban design, and cutting refrigerant emissions to curb warming.
A record heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans, triggering red heat warnings in 22 Italian cities, fueling wildfires and driving up deaths across Europe (about 1,300 excess deaths continent-wide, with France accounting for ~1,000). Temperatures remain well above average (8–10°C) for days, and forecasters warn of more extreme heat into early July across several countries, underscoring climate-change-linked health and infrastructure risks as authorities scramble to respond.
France reports roughly 1,000 excess deaths linked to an ongoing Europe-wide heatwave, with most fatalities among seniors, as temperatures soar above 35°C and the episode is expected to persist.
France logged roughly 1,000 excess deaths during the peak of a record heatwave, with more than 1,200 deaths on Wednesday and more than 1,400 on each of the following two days; 85% of excess deaths were among people aged 65 and older, and red heat warnings covered about three-quarters of the country as data continue to be collected. The episode is part of a Europe-wide heatwave scientists say is linked to climate change, which is making such extreme temperatures more likely.
France has logged about 1,000 additional deaths this month tied to a record heat wave, with most victims aged 65+, and higher increases in red-alert regions; several events were canceled to prevent hospital overload as Europe reports more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, highlighting climate-change–driven heat and preparedness concerns.
France reports around 1,000 excess deaths since June 24 amid a brutal heatwave, with regional highs above 40°C and the elderly hardest hit. More than 30 departments were under red heat alerts as hospitals and emergency services came under pressure. Paris imposed public alcohol restrictions and postponed the Pride event, while landmarks closed early. Drownings linked to the heatwave were reported, underscoring dangers as Europe faces a broader heat surge.
A new study estimates that the Los Angeles wildfires may have caused up to 440 deaths, including both direct and indirect fatalities, highlighting the significant and often underreported health impacts of climate-related disasters.
A new study estimates that over two million Americans went 'missing' from the population during 2020 and 2021 due to excess deaths compared to other wealthy nations, highlighting long-standing health disparities and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many deaths potentially preventable through better healthcare and social policies.
A study published in BMJ Public Health reveals that excess death rates in Western countries remained high from 2020 to 2022, despite COVID-19 containment measures and vaccinations, with over three million excess deaths reported. Researchers urge a thorough investigation into the underlying causes and a reevaluation of pandemic policies.
A study by The Netherlands' Vrije Universiteit suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed to a rise in excess deaths in the US and other Western countries since the pandemic began. Analyzing data from 47 countries, researchers found that excess mortality has remained high despite vaccine rollouts and containment measures, raising concerns about the underlying causes. The study, published in BMJ Public Health, calls for thorough investigation into persistent excess mortality and notes serious side effects reported following vaccination.