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Brutal heatwave in France is killing 2,000 people per week
Fortune • • world
Key Points:
- Public Health France reported 8,973 deaths during the week of June 22 to June 28, a 29% increase from the previous week, coinciding with France's hottest-ever temperatures and widespread heat records across Europe.
- The additional 2,025 deaths between the two weeks are attributed to all causes and age groups, with a notable surge in heat-related illnesses such as heart attacks, dehydration, and kidney problems.
- Deaths in private homes rose sharply by 91%, while care homes and hospitals saw increases of 37% and nearly 20% respectively, indicating widespread impact across living environments.
- The Paris region experienced the most significant rise, with a nearly 63% increase in deaths week-on-week, highlighting it as the hardest-hit area during the heat wave.
- Public Health France warned that the current death toll is likely underestimated due to incomplete data, suggesting the final mortality figures will be higher.
