sante36 %The summer of 2026 records 36% more heat-related deaths✓ Confirmed · 2 sources

The 2026 heatwave causes nearly 6,000 excess deaths in France

The summer of 2026 records 36% more heat-related deaths.

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This toll exceeds the 2003 heatwave, with 6,000 excess deaths.

Experts highlight the urgent need to improve housing insulation.

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