At least 3,700 excess deaths recorded during soaring heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
World News At least 3,700 excess deaths recorded during soaring heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands By Reuters Published July 3, 2026, 11:55 a.m. Add The New York Post on Google PARIS — France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts 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.
- ▪World News At least 3,700 excess deaths recorded during soaring heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands By Reuters Published July 3, 2026, 11:55 a.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google PARIS — France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary
- ▪Experts 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.
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