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Europe sees 40°C heatwave this summer
Europe experienced an unprecedented heatwave during this summer, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in regions inhabited by around 80 million people between June 15 and August 15, 2026. This figure reflects a doubling of the record set during the deadly heatwave of 2003 and surpasses the numbers recorded during the same period in 2022 and 2025. France, Spain, and Germany endured severe heatwaves resulting in thousands of deaths, with German authorities and health agencies estimating over 14,000 fatalities, along with approximately 7,000 in France and 4,500 in Spain due to the rising temperatures and persistent drought, which also triggered widespread wildfires. The impacts of this current heatwave include elevated temperatures in more than 80% of European regions, significantly affecting public health and the environment amid ongoing climate warming.
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