A major heatwave lasting roughly June 20–28 affects multiple countries in Western Europe, with reported excess deaths reaching at least 3,700 across France, Belgium and the Netherlands, according to multiple outlets. France accounts for the largest share, with more than 2,000 additional deaths, while Belgium and the Netherlands record several hundred excess fatalities. The deaths are disproportionately among older people, particularly those over 45, and reporting also shows increases in mortality in care settings. In France, a public health bulletin reports that deaths at home rise 91% between June 22–28 compared with the previous week, and that deaths in nursing homes and healthcare facilities also increase. Experts cited by outlets say the extreme heat is linked to climate change and that early excess-death estimates could rise as figures are finalized. One report also describes the heatwave as the worst ever recorded in Europe. Separate coverage notes that the heat wave disrupts services including power generation and stresses healthcare systems, though the main figures highlighted across sources focus on the number of excess deaths.
Heatwave prompts at least 3,700 excess deaths across France, Belgium and the Netherlands
A major heatwave lasting roughly June 20–28 affects multiple countries in Western Europe, with reported excess deaths reaching at least 3,700 across France, Belgium and the Netherlands, according to m...
- The June 20–28 heatwave leads to at least 3,700 excess deaths across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
- France reports more than 2,000 excess deaths, with Belgium and the Netherlands recording several hundred each.
- Excess mortality primarily affects older people, including those over 45.
- In France, deaths at home rise 91% between June 22–28 versus the previous week, and deaths also increase in nursing homes and healthcare facilities.
- Experts attribute the extreme heat to climate change and warn the totals may increase as reporting continues.
Europe's recent heatwave, spanning June 20-28, has resulted in an alarming 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. France alone reported over 2,000 fatalities, with a significant rise in deaths among those over 45. Belgium and the Netherlands also registered hundreds of additional deaths, primarily affecting the elderly. Experts attribute this extreme heat to climate change, warning that initial figures may increase.
1 month agoExperts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure and overwhelming healthcare systems.
1 month agoDeaths at home rose 91% between June 22-28 compared to the previous week, while deaths in nursing homes and healthcare facilities also increased, the country's public health authority said in a bulletin
1 month agoHeat wave that lasted from June 20-28 was the worst ever recorded in Europe
1 month agoDeaths at home rise 91% between June 22 and 28 compared to the previous week
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