France recorded 5,700 excess deaths during its historic June heat wave
France's public health agency said at least 5,700 more deaths than usual were recorded during last month's historic heat wave, sharply raising its estimate of the toll from record-breaking temperatures. The figure marks one of the deadliest heat events in the country's recent history.
France's public health agency announced that at least 5,700 more deaths than usual were recorded during last month's historic heat wave. The figure sharply raises earlier estimates of the toll caused by the record-breaking temperatures.
Officials say elderly people and those with chronic illnesses were among the groups hit hardest by the extreme heat. Hospitals and emergency services reported a sharp rise in admissions throughout the heat wave.
Experts warn that such extreme heat events are likely to grow more frequent and more severe as climate change continues. The French government said it would review public health measures ahead of future heat waves.
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