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France heatwave excess mortality
28 Jun 2026 – 1 Jul 2026 · 4 chapters · 7 updates
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Chapter 1France heatwave excess mortality
- 28 Jun
Health agency reports 1,000 excess deaths as authorities activate Level 3 emergency protocols, with temperatures reaching 43C in Vendee.
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Chapter 2France heatwave crisis
- 28 Jun
Records 1,000 excess deaths in France as WHO reports over 1,300 fatalities across Europe and funeral homes in Paris reach capacity
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Chapter 3France heatwave crisis
- 29 Jun
Lecornu convenes crisis cell as public health agency reports 1,000 excess deaths and red alert ends
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Chapter 4Heatwave hits Portugal and France
- 1 Jul
Forecasts reach 43C in Portugal as government prepares contingency measures for extreme fire risk
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Escalates to red alert in Lisbon and three other districts as authorities warn of extreme heat risks across the region.
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Reaches 43ºC in Portugal as officials label the ongoing heatwave as very concerning, urging citizens to take protective measures against the extreme temperatures.
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Predicts increased mortality rates as health authorities warn of the severe impact of the ongoing heatwave on vulnerable populations.
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Articles in this story
- Historic 11-day heatwave ends across France, leaving over 1,000 excess deaths and strained emergency services
- Record heatwave engulfs Europe: France records 74 drownings, six nations shatter June temperature records
- Europe heatwave claims over 1,300 lives as France records 1,000 excess deaths and temperature records tumble
- Heat dome locks in scorching temperatures from Texas to Maine through July Fourth weekend
- France ends record heatwave with over 1,000 dead, braces for new one as 30,000 air conditioners head to hospitals
- Fifth heatwave of the year hits Portugal and France, bringing 43°C temperatures, 55 drownings and extreme fire risk
Sources
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Al Jazeera, BBC, CBC, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, Kurdistan24, Mediapart, nbcnews.com, The Guardian, Washington Post, who.int