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France records 817 excess deaths during summer heatwaves

France's national public health agency reported on September 16–17, 2026 that at least 817 excess deaths occurred between July 27 and August 20 during consecutive heatwaves with exceptionally high temperatures.

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Heat in France caused nearly 8,000 cases of "excess" mortality - Bytes Europe

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Heat in France caused nearly 8,000 cases of “excess” mortality https://www.byteseu.com/2371235/ On Wednesday, France’s national public health agency reported that at least 817 excess deaths were recorded between July 27 and August 20 — when the country was gripped by extreme heat — UNN reports, … On Wednesday, France’s national public health agency reported that at least 817 excess deaths were rec

"France recorded at least 817 excess deaths during July 27-August 20 heatwaves" # France # Heatwave # Climate # ClimateChange https://www. reuters.com/business/environme nt/france-recorded-least-817-e

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"France recorded at least 817 excess deaths during July 27-August 20 heatwaves" # France # Heatwave # Climate # ClimateChange https://www. reuters.com/business/environme nt/france-recorded-least-817-excess-deaths-during-july-27-august-20-heatwaves-2026-09-16/