Europe heatwaves cause 30000+ deaths in 2026
Initial data has revealed that the heatwave that struck Europe during the summer of 2026 resulted in over 30,000 additional deaths, with the numbers rising towards the end of the summer season, particularly in Germany, which recorded around 14,000 fatalities—the highest since 2016. The elderly were hit especially hard, and the last week of June was the deadliest, with approximately 16,000 extra deaths, followed by the first week of July with8,000 cases. The death toll is expected to increase as official data continues to be updated.
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