Europe faces thousands of heat-related deaths
Europe experienced a significant rise in heatwave-related deaths this summer, with around 14,000 people losing their lives in Germany alone. This figure far exceeds the previous record set in 2018, which was approximately 8,900 deaths. In Spain, about 4,500 fatalities were recorded between June and August, marking the highest number since 2022, compared to about 3,073 deaths last year and 1,890 in 2024. These figures indicate that severe heatwaves are leading to a deadly increase in fatalities across Europe, especially during the summer season.
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