Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels
Summary
France experienced its hottest June since 1947, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas during a heatwave from June 17 to June 30. The intense heat led to a significant rise in deaths, particularly in the last week of June, causing hospitals and funeral services to struggle.Key Facts
- France's average temperature in June was 22.7°C, which is 3.8°C higher than the usual average from 1991 to 2020.
- Over 40% of France experienced temperatures above 40°C during the heatwave.
- June 24 and 25 recorded the highest temperatures ever seen in France for any month.
- Public Health France reported a 29% increase in deaths during the hottest week (June 22-28), with over 2,000 additional deaths compared to the previous week.
- The total death count for that week reached 8,973, which is still incomplete and expected to rise.
- Death rates increased sharply in private homes, care homes for the elderly, and hospitals.
- The Paris region had the largest increase in deaths, up by 63% between the two weeks.
- Hospitals faced a surge of heat-related emergencies including heart attacks, dehydration, and kidney problems.
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