Four graphs to visualize the unprecedented scale of France's June 2026 heatwave

France's most recent heatwave began on June 17 and reached unprecedented levels in terms of both peak temperatures and official alert status. It proved to be more intense than the infamous 2003 heatwave and could also surpass its duration.

Spain and France face more heat after scorching June caused 2,000 deaths

Temperatures could reach 44C in south-east Spain as fights break out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units Spain and France are bracing for another possible heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C (111F) over the coming days, as figures show that June’s extreme heat was responsible for more than 2,000 excess deaths in the two countries. Spain’s state meteorological agency, Aemet, said a mass of dry and very hot air would bring persistently high temperatures to much of Spain ...

By Sam Jones in Madrid, Jon Henley in Paris and agencies

France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave

France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the June 22-28 heatwave, the country's health minister said Friday, marking a nearly 30 percent nationwide rise in recorded deaths. In the Paris region, the number of deaths during the same period increased by 62 percent, according to the public health authority.

By FRANCE 24

France Records 30% Rise In Deaths During June Heatwave: Report

Deaths in France jumped nearly 30% during June's record heatwave, with Paris hospitals bracing for a toll that could rival the deadly 2003 crisis

France deaths rose by 30 percent during heatwave

France endured a rise of nearly 30 percent in the number of deaths recorded during the week of June 22, the peak of a record-breaking heatwave that battered the country, the public health authority said Friday.

By RFI

France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave

There were at least 2,025 more deaths than expected in France during June's heatwave, the country's health minister has said.

France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave