Zouhaeir Hertelli
Coverage of Zouhaeir Hertelli in the Nexus archive.
- Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
A record-breaking heat wave in Europe has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries, causing a surge in heat-related deaths, particularly among older people. Mortuary storage capacity is exhausted, forcing bodies to be stored in temporary facilities and distant locations. Preliminary data indicates over 1,200 daily deaths during the heat wave's peak in France.
- Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as Europe’s record heat drives up death toll
Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as Europe’s record heat drives up death toll. Mortuary owner Zouhaeir Hertelli reports all 32 storage spaces full, receiving hundreds of calls for additional capacity.
- Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
A record heatwave in Europe has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries, with funeral directors reporting over 1,200 heat-related deaths in France on its hottest day. Mortuaries are at full capacity, and the surge in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and older, has caused significant distress for families.
- Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
A record-breaking heat wave in Europe has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries, with funeral directors reporting hundreds of calls for storage space. France's public health agency estimates over 1,200 heat-related deaths on its hottest day, with 85% of recorded deaths involving individuals aged 65 and older.
- Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Europe's record heatwave has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries, with funeral directors reporting a surge in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and older. Public Health France reported over 1,400 daily deaths during the heatwave's peak, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) and temporary storage solutions being implemented due to capacity shortages.