France's Health Minister Stephanie Rist has warned of a higher than normal number of deaths due to the ongoing heatwave.
The extreme heat has a delayed impact, particularly on vulnerable people, who end up in the emergency room five to 10 days after the heatwave.
Hospitals in Paris are reaching 'saturation point' and pressure on facilities is likely to continue even after temperatures drop.
The effects of the heatwave for patients with chronic illnesses can last for several weeks.
