Key Points

• The heat wave began on June 23 and affects 53 departments under an orange alert across 7 regions.

• This heat wave is notable for its early onset and intensity

• Health data analysis indicates a slight increase in emergency room visits for the iCanicule composite health indicator, as well as in the number of hospitalizations following emergency room visits for this indicator.

• Vulnerable individuals are particularly affected, but the entire population may be impacted by the extreme heat that is expected.