excess deaths
Coverage of excess deaths in the Nexus archive.
- France records over 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
France recorded over 5,700 excess deaths during a June heatwave. A photograph from Paris on July 20, 2026, shows a window sealed with a survival blanket to mitigate heat.
- Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted
Recent studies estimate thousands of heat-related deaths in Europe during May and June 2023, with France, Germany, and the Netherlands reporting significant excess deaths. Research links 42% of UK heatwave deaths to human-caused climate change, while methods like 'excess deaths' and 'statistical modeling' are used to quantify the impact.
- Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwave
European countries reported over 10,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave in late June, according to official data.
- Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave
Europe recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during a late-June heatwave, with more than 9,000 deaths among people aged 65 and above, according to EuroMOMO data. The heatwave caused extreme weather linked to heatstroke and worsened cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
- Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths
A heat wave in Germany in June 2026 was linked to 5,000 excess deaths, with several European Union countries also reporting thousands of additional deaths. June 2026 was officially recorded as the hottest June on record for the European Union.
- Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths
A heat wave caused 3,700 excess deaths across Europe, with older people disproportionately affected. In France, the prime minister faces a no-confidence vote linked to the crisis.
- Europe Bakes Under a Record Heat Dome – and the World Gets a Preview of Its Own Future
Europe experienced its most intense heatwave on record, resulting in over 1,300 excess deaths. The crisis highlights implications for Latin America's future climate challenges.
- 229,000 excess deaths: the cost of US-UK trade deal? - The Latest
The US-UK trade deal may lead to over 200,000 excess deaths as the NHS diverts funds to pay for new medicines, according to analysis. Ministers defend the deal for aiding drug exports and patient access, while critics accuse the Labour party of yielding to Donald Trump's pressure.
- French govt under fire over heatwave response
France's government faces criticism from left and right parties for inadequate heatwave preparedness, resulting in approximately 1,000 excess deaths. France 24's Marc Perelman reports.
- France records 1,000 excess deaths in record-breaking European heat wave
France recorded 1,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking European heat wave that has caused dozens of fatalities, shattered records, disrupted power generation, and damaged infrastructure.