Key Points

• The four departments in the southeastern part of the region (Saône-et-Loire, Jura, Doubs, and Territoire-de-Belfort) have been under an orange alert since Wednesday, July 29. According to Météo France: “The heat wave will continue this weekend across the eastern and southern half of the country.”
• A regional analysis of emergency care utilization shows that the composite health indicator iCanicule (which includes cases of hyperthermia, dehydration, and hyponatremia) has remained stable since the start of the heat wave. This trend falls within the expected range of fluctuations given the current weather conditions. The trends in the monitored indicators are consistent across all departments.
• Heat poses a health risk to the entire population. The observed health impacts underscore the importance of implementing preventive measures to mitigate the effects of the heat.