France protects vulnerable populations amid extreme heat
France 24 · Less Recent
France 24
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As Paris swelters under 40-degree heat, authorities are working to protect vulnerable groups like the homeless and elderly. Reception centers offer temporary relief, helping those at risk stay safe during the extreme temperatures.
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- Reception centers in Paris offer relief to homeless women and children during extreme heat.
- Authorities are focused on protecting residents in precarious situations from heat-related dangers. 6s
- About 88% of mainland France's population is affected by the rising temperatures. 37s
- Hospitals are taking proactive steps to prevent dehydration among elderly patients, drawing on lessons from the 2003 heatwave. 57s
- Some regions are expected to see temperatures drop, but authorities expect the heat to persist through the summer. 1m 35s