France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
Summary
France experienced about 1,000 extra deaths during a recent extreme heat wave, especially in the Paris area, according to its health agency. Europe is warming faster than any other continent, with many countries breaking temperature records, causing health problems and wildfires.Key Facts
- France saw over 1,000 additional deaths last week during the heat wave.
- Most deaths were among people aged 65 and older.
- The heat wave caused temperature records in Germany (41.7°C) and the Czech Republic (41.1°C).
- The World Health Organization said Europe is the fastest-warming continent, heating twice as fast as the world average.
- The heat wave is occurring almost every year now, driven by climate change.
- The heat caused wildfires in Germany and the use of water cannons by Berlin police to cool people.
- Lightning injured several people at a theme park in Sweden during severe thunderstorms following the heat.
- The heat wave and related deaths highlight that homes and public buildings in Europe are not built for such extreme temperatures.
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