France Reports Excess Mortality Surge of 1,000 Over Last Week – Official Data Likely to Rise
- The World Health Organization (WHO) attributed 1,300 deaths across Europe to a heatwave since June 21, 2026.
- French authorities reported excess mortality of approximately 1,000 people during the week ending June 28, 2026.
- The World Health Organization attributed 1,300 deaths to the heatwave affecting Europe since June 21, 2026.
The World Health Organization (WHO) attributed 1,300 deaths across Europe to a heatwave since June 21, 2026. French officials reported approximately 1,000 of those excess deaths occurred in France between June 21 and June 28, 2026, noting that the final toll will likely be revised upward.
How many deaths were reported in France?
French authorities reported excess mortality of approximately 1,000 people during the week ending June 28, 2026. Officials warned that this figure is preliminary and will likely be revised upward as more data becomes available.
What is the total death toll in Europe?
The World Health Organization attributed 1,300 deaths to the heatwave affecting Europe since June 21, 2026. Based on these figures, the deaths reported in France represent approximately 77% of the total mortality attributed to the event by the WHO across the European region during this period.