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France’s Deadly Heat Wave Surge | France News
France’s record-breaking heat wave killed over 2,000 people in just one week — a 30% spike in deaths compared to the prior week — as hospitals, emergency rooms, and funeral homes were overwhelmed. Private homes saw a 91% jump in fatalities, care homes rose 37%, and hospitals climbed nearly 20%. Paris was hit hardest, with a staggering 63% surge in deaths. Officials warn these numbers are preliminary and likely undercounted, underscoring how extreme heat — even in wealthy nations — can devastate public health across all ages and settings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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