The National Heat Wave Plan has been at the seasonal watch level since June 1, 2012.

According to Météo-France’s analysis of the situation as part of the Heat Wave and Health Alert System implemented by the InVS, no heat wave is expected in the next 24 hours that would warrant the issuance of a health alert.

Closure of the 2012 Heat Wave and Health Alert System

Established in the summer of 2004 following the 2003 heat wave, the Heat Wave and Health Alert System is coordinated by the InVS in close collaboration with Météo-France and operates annually from June 1 to August 31. Integrated into the National Heat Wave Plan, it is based on the daily monitoring of meteorological and health indicators.

This summer, France experienced a heat wave, which, however, did not reach the duration, intensity, or geographic extent of the 2003 heat wave. It affected 33 departments from August 16 to 22: Lot-et-Garonne, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot, Dordogne, Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Côte-d'Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire, Yonne, Cher, Indre, Corrèze, Creuse, Haute-Vienne, Charente, Loire, Rhône, Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Doubs, Jura, Haute-Saône, Territoire de Belfort, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Vosges, Ain, Isère.

During this heatwave, monitoring of heat-related health indicators made it possible to track the health impacts. Moderate local impacts were observed, and a mortality assessment will be conducted in the coming weeks.

• Up-to-the-minute information may be published on the InVS website’s homepage.

• Weekly regional epidemiological updates are also available in the Regions and Territories section.

• Public prevention advice and information on geographic areas affected by a heat wave are available through the hotline: Canicule Info Service (Toll-free from a landline):