### [2026-07-3](/feed/2026/07/3/index.md)

##### 2026 heat waves
# Health officials in Belgium report a 39% increase of deaths, compared to the week prior, from heat waves in the country during June, while France saw a 29.1% increase. 




### Sources:

1. [Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/deaths-in-belgium-increased-by-39-during-june-heatwave)

### Changes:

1. Health officials in Belgium report 39% of deaths from heat waves in the country during June.  _2026-07-03 21:48:13 (First version)_
1. Health officials in Belgium report a 39% increase of deaths, compared to the week prior, from heat waves in the country during June, while France saw a 29.1% increase.  _(Current version)_

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