# More than 8,000 deaths attributed to summer 2026 heatwaves

> According to the journal Être humain, more than 8,000 people died during the summer of 2026, which was marked by three successive heatwaves and excess mortality among the most vulnerable.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: notable) nationwide, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 19:57. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 19:57. Reported toll: 8000 deaths.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 19:57
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 19:57
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/7453-more-than-8-000-deaths-attributed-to-summer-2026-heatwaves

## Reported figures

- 8000 deaths

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Meurtrière canicule](http://www.paris-normandie.fr/id756721/article/2026-11-02/meurtriere-canicule) — Paris-Normandie, 2 November 2026 at 19:57

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Cite as: Acturadar, “More than 8,000 deaths attributed to summer 2026 heatwaves”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/7453-more-than-8-000-deaths-attributed-to-summer-2026-heatwaves
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