Paris – 27.06.2026: On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Paris emergency services recorded 109 deaths related to the current heatwave. Normally, only seven deaths are registered during this period. These figures do not include heat-related deaths in hospitals.
Paris emergency rooms are currently overloaded. In the last seven days, the number of emergency admissions has risen to four times the usual level. Elderly people are particularly affected, becoming seriously ill due to the extreme temperatures.
In response to the crisis, the French government has raised the ORSAN emergency plan to level 3. This allows, among other measures, the postponement of non-urgent operations and the activation of medical reserves.
Health Minister Stéphanie Rist warned of “concerning” days for public health. She emphasized that the effects of the heatwave become noticeable only five to ten days after it begins.
Despite the expected cooling over the weekend, the situation remains tense. Hospitals continue to be under extreme pressure, and the number of heat-related deaths could rise further.
Paris authorities have taken measures to protect the population, including setting up cooling rooms and providing drinking stations in public areas. Still, it is recommended to avoid staying outdoors during the hottest hours of the day and to ensure sufficient fluid intake.
The current heatwave is another example of the increasing frequency and intensity of such events, which are associated with climate change. Experts warn of further health risks, especially for vulnerable population groups.
Paris emergency rooms are currently overloaded. In the last seven days, the number of emergency admissions has risen to four times the usual level. Elderly people are particularly affected, becoming seriously ill due to the extreme temperatures.
In response to the crisis, the French government has raised the ORSAN emergency plan to level 3. This allows, among other measures, the postponement of non-urgent operations and the activation of medical reserves.
Health Minister Stéphanie Rist warned of “concerning” days for public health. She emphasized that the effects of the heatwave become noticeable only five to ten days after it begins.
Despite the expected cooling over the weekend, the situation remains tense. Hospitals continue to be under extreme pressure, and the number of heat-related deaths could rise further.
Paris authorities have taken measures to protect the population, including setting up cooling rooms and providing drinking stations in public areas. Still, it is recommended to avoid staying outdoors during the hottest hours of the day and to ensure sufficient fluid intake.
The current heatwave is another example of the increasing frequency and intensity of such events, which are associated with climate change. Experts warn of further health risks, especially for vulnerable population groups.