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Over 10,000 dead in extreme heatwaves in Europe

2026-07-13 09:57:00, Kosova & Bota CNA
Over 10,000 dead in extreme heatwaves in Europe
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The extreme heat waves that hit Europe at the end of June have caused over 10,000 deaths, according to data published by EuroMOMO, the European mortality monitoring network, supported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to the report, more than 9,000 of the victims were people aged 65 and over, the group most at risk from extreme temperatures.

Meanwhile, a study published by experts from Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine estimates that at least 2,700 people died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves during May and June. Of these, around 550 deaths were recorded during the period 21–29 May, while nearly 2,200 during 18–28 June.

Scientists say these heatwaves would have been "almost impossible" without the impact of climate change. According to the World Weather Attribution group, global warming has increased maximum daily temperatures by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, making heatwaves more intense and more frequent.

"These were extreme heatwaves for the UK and much of Western Europe, particularly unusual for this early part of the year," said Mark McCarthy, science manager of the climate attribution team at the Met Office.

The United Kingdom Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) is also expected to publish its official estimate of deaths related to the recent heatwaves in the coming weeks.

Experts warn that climate change is significantly increasing the risk to public health. Lea Berrang Ford, head of the Centre for Climate and Health Security at the UKHSA, said the study clearly shows the scale of the risk posed by extreme heat and the need for urgent adaptation measures.

Meanwhile, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned that the UK is not yet prepared for the consequences of global warming. In its latest report, the advisory body estimates that by 2050, around 92% of British homes could face dangerous summer temperatures, recommending the setting of maximum temperature limits in workplaces and investment in cooling systems for hospitals, schools and public buildings./ CNA





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