The region experienced three heat waves during the summer of 2024. The health impact of the heat resulted in 437 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 1,247 emergency room visits (854 of which resulted in hospitalization) and 220 SOS Médecins interventions for iCanicule. Link to the Heat and Health Bulletin in Occitanie. Summary of the summer of 2024.