However, it is the opinion of some meteorologists that heat waves are likely to become a more common phenomenon in the years to come ​ — a worrisome possibility in view of the fact that the torrid heat of last summer is estimated to have caused nearly 15,000 deaths in France.
Siiski on mõningad meteoroloogid seisukohal, et tõenäoliselt muutuvad kuumalained aina tavalisemaks nähtuseks, mis teeb üsna murelikuks, kui mõelda sellele, et eelmisel aastal suri Prantsusmaal palavuse tõttu ligi 15 000 inimest.