The World Health Organization reported that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the heatwave started around June 21. French health agencies reported around 1,000 excess deaths during the heatwave.

Accounts differ on the number of excess deaths in France. French health agencies reported around 1,000 excess deaths, while a western outlet reported 2,025 excess deaths at the peak of the heatwave. According to abc_au, France recorded 4,000 deaths in three days during the heatwave. The BBC also reported 2,025 excess deaths at the peak. The Bangkok Post reported that France, Belgium and the Netherlands together recorded at least 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave.

Al Jazeera reported that the average temperatures on June 24 and 25 were the highest ever recorded in France. Deutsche Welle reported that Germany recorded a temperature of 41.7 °C, a new national heat record. GDELT reported that around 150 million people are living under extreme heat in Europe, that Europe is heating at twice the global average and is the fastest‑warming continent, and that schools are shut in Europe because of the heatwave. GDELT also noted that the WHO warned that extreme heat may be responsible for hundreds of additional deaths across Europe.

Al Arabiya reported that the sharpest increase in excess deaths in France involved people dying at home, especially in the Île‑de‑France region. Daily Sabah reported the death toll from drownings in France reached 55, while the Indian Express reported forty people drowned in France during the heatwave. The Guardian reported seven deaths in France were linked to record‑high temperatures, including five drownings. France 24 reported that France’s prolonged heatwave claimed the life of a fourth child.