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Heatwave Causes Over 100 Deaths in Paris and Strains Emergency Services Across Europe
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 4 hours ago
What happened
A severe heatwave in Europe has caused over 100 deaths in Paris within 24 hours and overwhelmed emergency services in France and the UK. Temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius have led to record emergency calls and increased mortality, with Spain and Germany also severely affected.
- 01Paris recorded 109 deaths in 24 hours due to a severe heatwave, far above the usual average.
- 02French emergency services faced unprecedented demand with 3,400 calls and 30 cardiac arrests reported.
- 03London Ambulance Service had its busiest day ever with 8,869 calls, surpassing COVID-19 peaks.
- 04The heatwave broke June temperature records three times, exceeding 37 degrees Celsius.
- 05Spain reported 327 heat-related deaths, and Germany urged cities to take immediate action.
- 06Emergency room visits in Paris rose 36% compared to normal days amid the heat crisis.
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