Source: Fortune
Summary
France’s public health authority reported a 29% increase in deaths during the country’s record heat wave last month, with at least 2,000 more deaths than in the previous week. The updated tally spans the week of June 22 to June 28, during which France saw its hottest-ever days and records shattered for peak daytime and nighttime temperatures. The heat wave also broke temperature records in many other parts of Europe.
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The numbers tell one story.
France’s heat wave led to a surge in deaths, with 2,025 more deaths than the previous week. The Paris region was hit hardest, with a nearly 63% increase in deaths. Public Health France reported a sharp increase in deaths in private homes, care homes for older people, and hospitals. The health agency cautioned that its tallies underestimate the true death toll.
France’s heat wave is a warning sign of the deadly consequences of extreme weather events.
Author: Evan Null
