Heatwave Causes 12,000 Deaths Across Europe
During June, Europe experienced an exceptional heatwave that led to a significant increase in the number of deaths. Recorded fatalities during this period were approximately 12,000 above the normal average across ten European countries, according to preliminary data. The affected countries included Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, with around 10,000 additional deaths reported during the peak of the heatwave between June 22 and 28. Additionally, the British Meteorological Office estimated that approximately 2,200 deaths were linked to the heatwave in England and Wales between June 18 and 28. European data also indicate an overall increase in fatalities totaling around 14,260 in the last week of June, based on data from 24 countries with a population of approximately 400 million people. This reflects the severe impact of the intense heatwave on public health across Europe.
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