Heat wave: Nearly 3,000 deaths were recorded in Île-de-France during the last week of June, representing a 122% increase in mortality.
In a regional report published on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Public Health France revealed that nearly 3,000 deaths were recorded in the Île-de-France region between June 22 and 28, more than double the usual figure. This increase in mortality coincided with the heat wave that occurred during the same period.
The country has suffered several intense heat waves in recent weeks. Using a fan, showering with lukewarm
