Record heatwaves kill more than 35,000 across Europe, toll expected to rise: Report
- At least 35,000 excess deaths have occurred across Europe during four record-breaking summer heatwavesAt least 35,000 excess deaths have happened across Europe during four record-breaking heatwaves this summer, according to a report by the Guardian.
- The actual toll is likely to be significantly higher, with August data still unavailable for several countries and heat-related deaths often taking weeks or months to formally identify.
- Germany, France and Spain alone have recorded more than 25,000 excess deaths.
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- At least 35,000 excess deaths have occurred across Europe during four record-breaking summer heatwavesAt least 35,000 excess deaths have happened across Europe during four record-breaking heatwaves this summer, according to a report by the Guardian.
- The actual toll is likely to be significantly higher, with August data still unavailable for several countries and heat-related deaths often taking weeks or months to formally identify.
- Germany, France and Spain alone have recorded more than 25,000 excess deaths.
Sources: Times of India