# France records at least 817 excess deaths during heatwaves

https://mins.news/en/item/61074

- Reuters, 2026-09-16 14:10 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/france-recorded-least-817-excess-deaths-during-july-27-august-20-heatwaves-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaaa343a4391a00012671dc

> France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, as exceptionally high temperatures affected the country, the national health agency said on Wednesday.

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