Belgium's highest heatwave death toll in Europe
Belgium recorded the highest excess mortality rate in Europe during the heatwave that struck the continent in June. The country experienced over 2,000 additional deaths, representing a 48% increase compared to the normal baseline. This rate surpassed that of France (23%) and the Netherlands (13%), despite similar high temperatures. The elevated mortality rate is especially attributed to Belgium's construction and urban planning patterns, according to statistics from the Sinsono Institute.
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