Key Points

• The heat wave began on July 21 and, as of July 22, 59 departments in 8 regions are under an orange alert.

• Analysis of emergency care utilization shows a slight increase on July 22 for the composite health indicator tracked under the national heat wave management plan (iCanicule). This increase particularly affects those aged 75 and older.

• Temperatures are expected to peak on Thursday, July 25. The heat wave is expected to end between Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27.