Europe’s Back-to-Back Heatwaves Kill at Least 35,000 This Summer; Germany, France and Spain Worst Hit
Provisional figures show Germany, France and Spain account for more than 25,000 excess deaths as climate-driven heatwaves intensify across Europe.
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There was a week in Germany when the excess mortality was almost as high as during the summer of Covid 2022.
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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.
According to incomplete data relating to just under half of the European continent, during the four heat waves that have beaten every record in Europe this summer, "at least 35 died. (ANSA)
These are far from the final figures, but it is already clear: this summer was the worst ever in terms of heat-related deaths.
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