Number of deaths during Montreal heat wave up to 3, public health officials say

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Montreal public health officials say three people have died as a result of the extreme heat in recent days.
A spokesperson for the local health agency confirmed two new deaths after one was reported on Tuesday.
A heat warning had been in effect in Montreal and other parts of southern Quebec, after days of the humidex hovering at around 40 C.
Montreal public health issued a notice to emergency room doctors on Sunday, asking them to report any deaths believed to be caused by the heat.
On Wednesday, Montreal public health also said two heat strokes had been recorded in hospitals due week.
The sweltering humidity has since subsided. The Environment Canada forecast is calling for a high of 28 C on Thursday. With the humidex, it'll feel more like 33 C.
According to Montreal public health officials, there has been a total of seven heat-related deaths on the island this year.