Key Points

• Regional analysis of emergency care utilization indicates that the iCanicule Oscour composite health indicator (including hyperthermia, dehydration, and hyponatremia) has remained stable since the start of the heat wave.

• Regional analysis of calls to SOS Médecins indicates a non-significant increase in the iCanicule composite health indicator (including heatstroke and dehydration) over the course of yesterday (July 29, 2024). This increase is particularly noticeable in the Rhône department (hosting sporting events as part of the Olympic Games), with 11 of the 14 heat-related cases occurring on July 29.

• In the Loire department, another region hosting events as part of the Games, iCanicule indicators remained stable.