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Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data shows

A European heatwave in late June caused over ten thousand excess deaths. Most of these fatalities occurred among individuals aged sixty-five and older. Extreme heat is strongly linked to this unusual spike in mortality. France and Belgium recorded very high excess mortality during this period. Separate studies also estimate thousands of heat-related deaths in England and Wales.

13 Jul 2026 11:13 am