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Over 1300 people have died in Europe due to extreme heat since June 21 – WHO head
Since June 21, more than 1300 deaths caused by extreme heat have been recorded in Europe. This was reported by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, on his social networks.
TL;DR
- Over 1300 deaths in Europe linked to extreme heat since June 21.
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average.
- 150 million people are currently experiencing extreme heat.
- Heatwaves, once rare, are now occurring almost annually due to climate change.
- France reported approximately 1000 excess deaths, many among those over 65.
- Historical temperature records were broken in several European countries, with Germany reaching 41.7°C.
- Previous heatwaves have caused thousands of deaths, with climate change experts linking many to its effects.