The number of deaths increased by 62 per cent in the Paris region during the week starting June 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

France experienced a record-breaking heatwave in June for around 11 days and saw temperatures climb above 40 deg C. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

France saw a 30% rise in deaths during a record heatwave, prompting criticism of government response measures.

France recorded at least 2,000 additional deaths during the hottest week of its record heat wave. The incomplete toll points to an even graver impact, with Paris and private homes among the worst hit.

Deaths in France jumped nearly 30% during June's record heatwave, with Paris hospitals bracing for a toll that could rival the deadly 2003 crisis

Deaths in France jumped nearly 30% during June's record heatwave, with Paris hospitals bracing for a toll that could rival the deadly 2003 crisis

France experienced a surge in deaths during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month.