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Europe summer heat kills 50,000
Europe experienced intense heatwaves during the summer of 2026, leading to the deaths of over 50,000 people. This figure exceeds the toll of the deadliest summer in 2022, which recorded 29,480 fatalities, by 71%. Temperatures rose to unprecedented levels, reaching up to 12°C above the normal average in some cities, resulting in a significant increase in deaths across various age groups. The study indicates that most of the fatalities occurred between June 17 and July 1, when temperatures exceeded average levels by approximately 5.3°C. The infrastructure in Western and Northern Europe deteriorated under the extreme heat. The highest death tolls were recorded in Italy, France, Spain, and Germany, with Rome experiencing the highest total fatalities between 2000 and 2025 due to the extreme heat.
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