More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says
- The World Health Organization said Sunday that more than 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
- Tens of millions have been braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
- On Sunday morning, French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country just since Wednesday.
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- The World Health Organization said Sunday that more than 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
- Tens of millions have been braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
- On Sunday morning, French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country just since Wednesday.
Sources: France 24