Europe’s Back-to-Back Heatwaves Kill at Least 35,000 This Summer; Germany, France and Spain Worst Hit
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At least 35,000 extra people died in Europe during consecutive heatwaves this summer, according to preliminary data available for about half of the continent’s countries, cited by The Guardian. The real toll is likely much higher, as data for August is not yet available in many countries. Germany, France and Spain have together reported more than 25,000 excess deaths.
The real number is likely to be much higher, as it only covers about half the continent and does not include August totals. The post Deadly summer in Europe: At least 35,000 additional deaths from heatwave – What's happening in Greece appeared first on in.gr.
These are far from the final figures, but it is already clear: this summer was the worst ever in terms of heat-related deaths.
Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves kill at least 35,000 this summer; Germany, France and Spain worst hit
Europe has recorded at least 35,000 excess deaths during four consecutive heatwaves this summer, with Germany, France and Spain accounting for more than 25,000 fatalities. The toll is likely to rise as August mortality data is still incomplete.
According to data from half of the European continent, this summer, during four record heat waves that lasted one after another in Europe, at least 35 thousand more people died than usually expected.
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