[The 2026 heat wave in France has caused nearly 8,000 excess deaths] September 16th, the French Public Health Agency released data on September 16, local time, showing that the third heat wave this summer lasted from July 27 to August 20. It was the longest round of high temperature weather in France on record, causing a total of 817 excess deaths. Coupled with the excess deaths caused by previous rounds of hot weather, the number of excess deaths due to hot weather in France in 2026 is currently close to 8,000. The French Public Health Agency said that the third heat wave has affected 79 French provinces. During this period, there were 817 more deaths from all causes than normally expected. However, these excess deaths cannot yet be directly attributed to high temperatures. (CCTV News)