Paris region's record June heatwave more than doubled normal mortality rate to reach 3,000
Summary
A heatwave in the Paris region during June 2026 caused deaths to more than double the usual amount, reaching around 3,000. Most of the extra deaths were people over 65 years old, and authorities linked the extreme temperatures to climate change.Key Facts
- The Paris region recorded 1,565 more deaths than expected between June 22 and 28, 2026.
- The total death toll during this period was about 3,000 in the region.
- People over 65 made up more than 80% of these additional deaths.
- The heatwave lasted 14 days and was more intense than the deadly 2003 heatwave in France.
- Heat-related deaths include direct causes like dehydration and delayed effects appearing days later.
- The heatwave broke temperature records and affected multiple European countries.
- Scientists said such severe heatwaves would be almost impossible without human-caused climate change.
- The overall number of deaths across France during the June heatwave is expected to rise above initial estimates.
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