In a statement released on Sunday, Public Health France said that since June 24, around 1,000 more deaths than expected had been recorded compared with mortality levels seen in previous months. The agency noted that the figures are preliminary and could increase as more data becomes available.
According to the agency, regions placed under the highest heat alert experienced the greatest impact, with people aged 65 and above accounting for about 85 percent of the reported deaths.
Officials also observed a significant rise in the number of people dying at home, particularly in the Île-de-France region, which includes Paris and its surrounding suburbs.
Public Health France said the trend highlights the importance of checking on elderly, isolated and vulnerable individuals during periods of extreme heat, especially in densely populated urban areas.
The intense heatwave, which pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several parts of France, began to ease on Sunday after days of scorching conditions.
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