In a concerning development, France experienced its hottest June on record from June 17 to 30, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in many regions. According to Meteo-France, unprecedented heat affected more than one-third of the country during this period. The heatwave also broke temperature records across Europe. The heatwave has resulted in higher death rates, leading to the closure of schools and cancellation of festivals. Public Health France reported a 29% increase in deaths during the hottest week of June, with at least 2,000 more deaths than the previous week. This new figure, which spans from June 22 to 28, represents an average temperature of 22.7°C, 3.8°C above seasonal norms for 1991-2020. The capital Paris is struggling with body storage for deceased individuals due to the surge in heat-related deaths. Paris-Saclay Hospital has reported an influx of patients suffering from heat exposure since June 20, treating heart attacks, dehydration, kidney malfunctions, and other heat-related issues. Public Health France noted a particularly sharp increase in deaths in private homes (up by 91%) and care homes for the elderly (up by 37%), with the Paris region being hit hardest (63% increase in deaths). The agency warned that its figures underestimate the true toll due to incomplete data, suggesting a higher mortality rate than initially reported.