Western Europe Heatwave Causes Approximately One Thousand Additional Deaths

Kathmandu. Approximately one thousand additional deaths have occurred due to the heatwave in a large part of Western Europe than expected.

"An estimated figure of approximately one thousand additional deaths has been observed compared to the deaths recorded in the months preceding June 24," said a statement released by Public Health France.

Public Health France stated that the areas where the risk warning was announced were the most affected and that 85 percent of the total deaths caused by this heat were among individuals aged 65 or older.

According to the health agency, the highest number of deaths occurred while people were at home, especially in the Ile-de-France region, which includes Paris and its suburbs.

"This figure reminds us of the need for supportive measures with a spirit of solidarity towards those living alone or in severe solitude, especially in highly urbanized areas," the statement mentioned.

It has been stated that these figures from the health sector are preliminary and the actual number may be even higher.

After hot days where temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of France, Sunday saw a slight decrease in heat on average across France.