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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.
Driven by climate change and global warming, the phenomenon of the 'once-in-a-generation' heatwave is now occurring nearly annual.
Heat stress is often called the 'silent killer' - and European homes, workplaces and schools were not built for these temperatures.
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.
Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures) have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months.
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.
Extreme heat of these past days has a lagged effect, notably for fragile people but also for some young people.
sources
- 1.France 24
- 2.The Times of India
- 3.Hindustan Times
- 4.The Straits Times
- 5.Taipei Times
- 6.The Irish Times
- 7.Los Angeles Times
- 8.Arab News
- 9.CNA News
- 10.CTV News
- 11.DW News
- 12.PBS News
perspectives
countries
- 1.France
- 2.Germany
- 3.Czechia
- 4.Poland
- 5.Hungary
- 6.Italy
- 7.Austria
- 8.Denmark
- 9.Switzerland
- 10.Slovakia
- 11.Turkey
- 12.Croatia
organizations
- 1.Santé publique France
- 2.World Health Organization
- 3.Klimadashboard
- 4.European Joint Research Center
- 5.German Meteorological Service
- 6.Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
- 7.Danish Meteorological Institute
- 8.Deutsche Bahn
- 9.Tosselilla Sommarland
- 10.United Nations
- 11.World Weather Attribution
- 12.CEZ