The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Europe's early heat wave led to rise in deaths, may have killed over 10,000
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An early and intense heat wave in Europe during June 2026 is linked to over 10,000 excess deaths across the continent. Researchers attribute the spike in mortality to extreme temperatures, noting that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of such events.
Heat that hit Europe exceptionally early and hard this year appears to have led to a spike in deaths, with well over 10,000 more people dying at the height of the heat wave than would normally have been expected, according to figures that are still emerging across the continent.
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