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Heat Waves and Health in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Bulletin dated July 15, 2026.
Key Points
- Météo-France placed Nièvre and Yonne under an orange heat wave alert at 6 a.m. on July 15, after three days under a red alert. All eight departments in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are under an orange heat wave alert this Wednesday, July 15. According to Météo-France: “The heat wave continues to move eastward.”
- The overall activity of SOS Médecins and emergency services for all age groups is within the usual range for this time of year.
- The iCanicule composite health indicator (including hyperthermia, dehydration, and hyponatremia among coded diagnoses) increased from July 9 to 14, from 1.2% to 2.4% of daily emergency department activity, and from 2.2% to 3.3% of daily SOS Médecins calls. The increase is smaller than during the first wave.
In relation to
Extreme heat, heat wave
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Heat waves can have a significant impact on health. It is therefore essential to take proper precautions. Certain measures must be put in place, especially for those most at risk.
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