The number of heat wave casualties in Canada is 33

MONTREAL, KOMPAS.com – The number of civilian casualties caused by heat waves that crashed in eastern Canada during the past week has increased to 33.

number of deaths rises to 19 (19459007), Regional Director of Public Health, Mylène Drouin, said the majority of deaths were people aged 53 to 85 years.

Most of the victims are residents living in vulnerable environments without access to air conditioning

It was reported earlier that 19 heat-related deaths have been reported in the capital city of Montreal.

19 people killed

Others were reported in other parts of the province of Quebec. [196] 59002] The Canadian Department of the Environment estimated that the maximum temperature caused by this heatwave could reach 35 degrees Celsius Thursday

While the heat index, the temperature felt by the human body can reach 45 degrees Celsius

at night up to between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. This situation will occur in the coming days

"I offer my condolences to the families of the victims in Quebec during the heat wave," said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his Twitter account

. go to the center and east of Canada Always make sure you and your family are protected, "Trudeau message

Local authorities issued a warm weather warning, but meteorologists predict a drop in temperature this week-end. In 2010, heat waves in the Montreal area would have caused the death of at least 100 people

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