Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
Summary
A severe heatwave in Europe has caused over 1,300 extra deaths since June 21, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Several countries, including Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, set new temperature records, reaching above 40°C in some places.Key Facts
- The heatwave has caused 1,300 more deaths than usual in Europe since June 21.
- Germany recorded its highest temperature ever at 41.7°C in eastern Brandenburg.
- Poland hit a new record temperature of 40.5°C in the town of Slubice.
- The Czech Republic reached 41.1°C, its second record in two days.
- Most additional deaths are among people aged 65 and older.
- France reported about 1,000 extra deaths since Wednesday, with many people dying at home.
- The heatwave forced some events to be canceled, such as the Dutch Defqon.1 music festival and Paris’s pride march.
- Climate change is making Europe heat up twice as fast as the world average, leading to more frequent extreme heat events.
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