Death rates have sharply increased in France as a result of the heatwave.
The country's health agency reported that since June 24, nearly a thousand more deaths have been recorded compared to the usual period.
In France, mortality rates have sharply increased as a result of the record-breaking heatwave that has been ongoing for several days. DW reported on this.
According to the country's Santé publique France agency, nearly 1,000 more deaths have been recorded since June 24 compared to the usual period. The agency stated that this data is not yet final.
It was reported that on June 24, more than 1,200 deaths from all causes were recorded in the country, and on June 25 and 26, more than 1,400 deaths were recorded. For comparison, in April and May, an average of 900–1,000 people died per day in France.
The health agency announced that the number of deaths increased sharply, especially in areas where a "red" danger level was declared. It was noted that 85 percent of the deceased were citizens aged 65 and older. At the same time, an increase in mortality rates was recorded across all age groups.
On June 28, air temperatures began to drop in most regions of the country. However, experts emphasize that the negative consequences of the heatwave may persist for several more days.
Meanwhile, record-breaking heat was also observed in Germany. According to the German Meteorological Service, on June 27, the air temperature in the settlement of Drevitz in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt reached 41.5 degrees Celsius, marking the highest reading in the country's history.
