Public Health France reports a 29.1% surge in mortality during late June as extreme temperatures strain medical infrastructure and funeral services. The findings have prompted political criticism regarding the government's preparedness for extreme weather.

A yellow heat-health alert is in effect across multiple UK regions as the Met Office forecasts temperatures reaching 33°C. Officials are warning of potential impacts on health services, infrastructure, and vulnerable groups.

Official data confirms Spain’s second-hottest June resulted in 1,029 heat-attributable deaths, driven by an intense five-day heatwave and an African anticyclone.