https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-sees-around-1-000-excess-deaths-during-brutal-heatwaveContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-sees-around-1-000-excess-deaths-during-brutal-heatwavehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-sees-around-1-000-excess-deaths-during-brutal-heatwave#u23617Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:30:52 +0000A record-breaking heatwave across Western Europe has caused around 1,000 excess deaths in France. The Public Health France agency noted that 85 percent of the victims were aged 65 and above. Temperatures exceeding 40°C have increased pressure on hospitals and emergency services.What's confirmed:France recorded around 1,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave.85 percent of the heatwave victims in France were aged 65 and above.Temperatures topped 40°C across parts of Europe.Extreme heat sparked wildfires in Germany.Still unconfirmed:Public Health France recorded at least 2,000 more d