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France is reeling from record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with over 7,300 excess deaths tied to prolonged extreme temperatures — the deadliest stretch since 2003. Fifty-two consecutive heatwave days, including a 22-day stretch still ongoing, have devastated the country, especially those aged 75+, though all adults over 45 are at risk. This year’s heatwaves surpass previous records in duration and intensity, with more than half occurring since 2010 — a stark sign of climate change accelerating deadly extremes across Europe.

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