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sante30 %France records its hottest June ever in 2026, with nearly 30% excess mortalityConfirmed · 15 sources

France suffocates under early and deadly June 2026 heatwave

France records its hottest June ever in 2026, with nearly 30% excess mortality.

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Seven departments are on orange alert, and 2,025 additional deaths are reported.

Paris hospitals hold up but remain strained by the influx of patients.

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Cette canicule précoce et intense marque un tournant dans l’impact sanitaire des vagues de chaleur en Europe, avec des conséquences démographiques et hospitalières majeures. Elle illustre l’urgence d’adapter les systèmes de santé aux dérèglements climatiques.

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