Weather & Climate - Paris heatwave Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Paris heatwave?
A
August 2003
2
Q
What was the highest recorded temperature in the UK?
A
38.5 degrees Celsius
3
Q
What was the highest recorded temperature in France?
A
40 degrees Celsius
4
Q
How many deaths were there in total (in all countries)?
A
30,000
5
Q
How many deaths were there in France?
A
14,000
6
Q
What percentage of victims were aged 75+ years?
A
80%
7
Q
What was the economic cost to the EU?
A
10 billion euros
8
Q
What did Network Rail in the UK do?
A
Imposed speed restrictions on trains
