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France Reports Approximately 1,000 Excess Deaths in Record Heatwave

France Reports Approximately 1,000 Excess Deaths in Record Heatwave

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Europe is experiencing a record‑breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 35 °C affecting more than 190 million people and over 380 million experiencing temperatures above 30 °C. The extreme heat has already caused around 1,300 excess deaths across the continent, including roughly 1,000 in France, most of whom are aged 65 plus and many dying at home. Public health services warn of continued risks as temperatures remain high.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
World Health Organization
1. Driven by climate change and global warming, the phenomenon of the 'once-in-a-generation' heatwave is now occurring nearly annual.
2. Heat stress is often called the 'silent killer' - and European homes, workplaces and schools were not built for these temperatures.
Santé publique France
1. This observation serves as a reminder of the need for measures of solidarity toward people who are isolated or experiencing profound loneliness, including in highly urbanized areas.
2. Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months.
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
1. This is the first time we have ever registered a temperature of 41 degrees in our official weather station network. Temperatures are still growing, so this is not the final high.
Stephanie Rist
French Health Ministry
1. Extreme heat of these past days has a lagged effect, notably for fragile people but also for some young people.

France Reports Approximately 1,000 Excess Deaths in Record Heatwave

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