In the hottest week of a record-breaking June heatwave in France, the number of deaths increased by nearly 30 percent compared to the previous week. The French Public Health Agency reported 2,025 additional deaths between June 22 and 28, though these figures are preliminary and expected to rise. According to The Guardian, there were 8,973 recorded deaths during this period, up from 6,948 the prior week. The increase was most pronounced among those over 65 years old, but also affected individuals aged 45–64. Deaths at home nearly doubled in a single week, with Paris experiencing a 62 percent rise in fatalities. Similar effects were observed across Europe, including Belgium, where approximately 1,200 excess deaths were recorded, and the Netherlands, which estimated around 480 additional deaths, primarily among elderly residents. French authorities believe this year’s heatwave will result in fewer deaths than the catastrophic 2003 event but more than last year’s extreme heat.
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