The record heatwave that hit France at the end of June caused a sharp increase in mortality in the Paris region. According to a report by Santé publique France, between June 22 and 28, approximately 3,000 deaths were recorded in Ile-de-France, '1,565 more than expected', with a

La canicule exceptionnelle de fin juin a provoqué une surmortalité massive en Île-de-France. Entre le 22 et le 28 juin, près de 3.000 décès ont été enregistrés, soit 122% de plus…

The rate of deaths in the Paris region was more than double normal levels during a record-breaking heatwave last month, France's health agency said on Friday.