At least 3,700 excess deaths documented during scorcher in France, Belgium, Netherlands
Published on July 03, 2026
Make us preferred on Google France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June scorcher that sent temperatures
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At least 3,700 excess deaths documented during scorcher in France, Belgium, Netherlands
Make us preferred on Google France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June scorcher that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with representatives warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise.
Experts have stated the scorcher, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to electricity generation, damaging general facilities and overwhelming healthcare systems. The extreme heat was almost certainly driven by climate change, scientists stated.
There were 2,025 excess deaths recorded in France during the scorcher, with a particular rise in deaths among individuals aged over 45, French Wellbeing Secretary Stephanie Rist informed local television on Friday.
Deaths at home rose 91% between June 22-28 compared to the previous week, while deaths in nursing homes and healthcare facilities also increased, the country's general wellbeing body stated in a bulletin.
"Mortality will ... be higher than these initial figures suggest," the body cautioned.
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