'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave' | TheBriefWire
'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'
Published 4 July 2026 ยท europe
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
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.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 6:05 AM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 6:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.