During the period from June 17 to July 2, when heat prevailed over…
During the period from June 17 to July 2, when heat prevailed over most of mainland France, a total of 5,764 cases of 'excessive' mortality were recorded. Against the backdrop of anomalously high temperatures, mortality increased by 36%. Heatwave in France: two thousand extra deaths in one week.
Consensus
- An extreme heatwave occurred in France during June.
- There was a significant increase in mortality during the period of high temperatures.
- The number of deaths exceeded normal levels, with excess deaths reported across multiple sources.
- Older adults were particularly affected by the heatwave.
- The French national public health agency (Santé publique France) provided data on increased mortality rates.
Points of divergence
- A total of 5,764 excess deaths were recorded from June 17 to July 2 due to the heatwave. — vesti
- 2,025 additional deaths were registered during the week of June 22–28, with a 29.1% increase in overall mortality compared to the previous week. — fontanka
- Over 50 people died in Paris within one day due to extreme heat, with 25 deaths attributed to heart attacks and 30 to other causes. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Over 5,700 excess deaths occurred in France due to heatwave in June — Вести
- Heatwave in France: Two Thousand Extra Deaths in One Week — Фонтанка
- More than 50 people died in Paris in one day due to extreme heat — Ведомости