France's Deadly June Heatwave Causes Nearly 5,800 Excess Deaths, Highest Toll Since 2003 France has suffered its worst heatwave related death toll since 2003, with nearly 5,800 excess deaths recorded in June.
This staggering figure is a stark reminder of the human cost of climate change and the vulnerability of France's most vulnerable citizens.
The statistics are particularly disturbing: over half of the excess deaths occurred between June 25 and 27, when temperatures reached unprecedented levels.