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Heat wave: Nearly 3,000 deaths were recorded in Île-de-France during the last week of June, representing a 122% increase in mortality.

In a regional report published on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Public Health France revealed that nearly 3,000 deaths were recorded in the Île-de-France region between June 22 and 28, more than double the usual figure. This increase in mortality coincided with the heat wave that occurred during the same period.
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The country has suffered several intense heat waves in recent weeks. Using a fan, showering with lukewarm water, staying hydrated… these are all good practices that the French have adopted to try to cope with the extreme heat, as best they can and with the resources available to them. But for some, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.