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Majority of Europeans faced heat stress in 2026
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Observatory stressed that the summer of 2026 was one of the hottest summers in Europe's history, with 52 percent of the population experiencing severe heat stress due to extraordinary heatwaves in which perceived temperatures exceeded 38°C. Several heatwaves were recorded, the most notable being the August 2003 wave, which still holds the record. Summer 2026 is considered the third hottest season on record, with European countries registering record temperatures and a continuous increase in heatwave frequency due to climate change. Heat stress can cause symptoms such as dizziness and headaches and can lead to organ failure, resulting in increased fatalities across Europe.
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