France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
French health authorities reported over 5,700 excess deaths during a June heatwave, with the majority of victims being elderly. Meanwhile, Spain is battling significant wildfires as extreme temperatures continue to impact Southern Europe.
Why it matters
The data underscores the lethal impact of climate change and extreme weather events on public health and infrastructure in Europe.
A worker drinks water at a construction site in Bordeaux at the height of France’s June heatwave./Getty Images A worker drinks water at a construction site in Bordeaux at the height of France’s June heatwave./Getty Images France France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures
Prefer the Guardian on Google France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave, authorities have said, as swathes of southern Europe continue to endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures.
The French national health agency said on Wednesday that it had recorded 5,764 excess deaths between 17 June and 2 July, an excess mortality rate of 36%.
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