Over 10,000 Additional Deaths Linked to Heatwave Across Europe
European countries recorded over 10,650 additional deaths during the record-breaking heatwave in late June, with the majority of fatalities among seniors over 65 years old. This was due to the intense heat, which was intensified by climate change. Experts explained that this unusual rise at this time of year reflects the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of heatwaves. The increase was not linked to other causes such as the COVID-19 pandemic, confirming that the rise in deaths was primarily associated with the heatwave.
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