168.am — During the heatwave that swept through France from June 17 to July 2, 5,764 deaths were recorded, exceeding the expected mortality rate for that period by 36 percent – a stark warning for the healthcare system.
Nearly two-thirds of the deceased were people over the age of 75, highlighting the elderly as the most vulnerable group under such weather conditions.
Experts warn that with climate change, such heatwaves will become more frequent, and serious preparation is needed.
It is already clear that without preventive measures, the death toll is only set to rise.
