Italy registered 3% excess mortality among over-65s in June due to heatwaves, the health ministry said Thursday saying it had been the second hottest June ever.

Analysis of daily mortality surveillance data for over-65s for the period May 25-June 30, across all cities considered, showed that “the average excess mortality was limited (3%), also in comparison to what was observed in other European countries,” it said after heatwave control room meeting.

The data for the period May 25-June 30, the control room added, highlight both globally and in Europe that June 2026 was “the second hottest ever.”