Full coverage· Health· Updated 28 Jun, 17:50

Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims Over 1,300 Lives Amid Record Temperatures

Europe’s extreme heatwave, starting June 24, has caused over 1,300 deaths and disrupted infrastructure, with France severely affected by record temperatures and health crises.

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What happened

01Europe’s heatwave has caused over 1,300 deaths and affects 150 million people.
02Paris recorded 109 heat-related deaths in a single day during the heatwave.
03Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, per WHO.
04France has about 1,000 excess deaths since the heatwave began in late June.
05Record temperatures in France were 18°C above June averages last week.
06Schools closed and healthcare systems are strained due to extreme heat.