The Economic Times

Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records

Europe and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June temperature at 37.7C, shattering previous records. This extreme heat, linked to climate change, has led to over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe. Scientists warn such intense heatwaves are becoming significantly more frequent.