28-Jun-2026 15:38:25
Europe Heatwave Turns Deadly; France Reports Around 1,000 Excess Deaths
A record-breaking heatwave has claimed around 1,000 excess lives in France, with health officials warning the toll could rise as more data emerges from hospitals and care homes. Most victims were aged 65 and above, while extreme temperatures disrupted power supplies, transport and healthcare services across Western Europe. Several countries, including the UK, Germany and Switzerland, also recorded record June temperatures, prompting heat alerts and emergency measures. Scientists say climate change has intensified the severity and frequency of such extreme weather events.