Last year, due to extreme heat in France, 3,711 people lost their lives. More than 10,000 people were hospitalized because of the heat. According to data released by the French Public Health Institute, three-quarters of those who passed away due to extreme heat last year were aged 75 and above. In 2024, a total of 3,711 individuals in France lost their lives due to excessive heat. Additionally, over 17,000 people received emergency care for conditions such as heat stroke, dehydration, and hyponatremia, with over 10,000 individuals being admitted to hospitals. The summer of 2024 in France was recorded as the eighth hottest summer on record.