# Belgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heat

https://mins.news/en/item/43297

- Reuters, 2026-09-03 07:40 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/belgium-reports-about-3000-excess-deaths-over-summer-due-heat-2026-09-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a99245a6f82110001165376

> Belgian public health body Sciensano said heatwaves between June 18 and August 16 led to 2,935 excess deaths, representing excess mortality of 22.6%.

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