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Extreme heat in France causes 36 percent spike in Paris hospital admissions in one day
Approximately 3,000 people have been admitted to hospitals in Paris and its surroundings in the last 24 hours due to the abnormal heatwave affecting France. The government has ordered cooling systems and the purchase of 30,000 air conditioners for hospitals.
The extreme heatwave affecting France continues to adversely impact daily life. Approximately 3,000 people have been admitted to hospitals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in the last 24 hours.
According to data from the French meteorological service Météo-France, red alerts have been issued in 37 regions, including Paris and its surroundings, due to extreme heat. Orange alert levels are in effect in 48 regions.
In the areas placed under red alert, thermometers are expected to rise up to 42 degrees Celsius. Additionally, orange alerts have been declared in 34 regions due to the threat of storms.
New measures from the government
The French Ministry of Health announced that 100 million euros have been allocated to equip hospitals with cooling systems. The ministry advised public and private healthcare institutions to purchase air conditioners and fans without delay.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, upon the recommendation of Health Minister Stephanie Rist, ordered the purchase of 30,000 air conditioners for hospitals across the country.
Paris-Nice train stranded in tunnel
A train traveling from Paris to Nice stopped in a tunnel near the town of Limey-Brevannes due to a technical malfunction. Many passengers fell ill from the extreme heat as the air conditioning failed in some carriages while the train remained in the tunnel for about an hour.
The train later returned to Paris station. Passengers continued their journey on another train and arrived in Nice approximately six hours late.
Hospitals see increased patient load
Due to the abnormal heat that has persisted for several days, hospitals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region are operating under an increased load. According to data from the public hospital association AP-HP, approximately 3,000 people admitted to healthcare facilities in the region in the last 24 hours mark a 36 percent increase compared to a normal day.
Students take oral exam in parking lot
Students at a high school in Rueil-Malmaison were forced to take their French oral exam in the parking lot. The Versailles Academy announced that this decision was made to avoid postponing the exam due to the extreme heat.
Meanwhile, during the period of abnormally high temperatures, the lifeless body of a person was found in the Saint-Martin canal in Paris, which is partially open for swimming.
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