Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO

At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures over 35 degrees on Thursday, with hundreds of people believed to have been killed by the heatwave.

Europe's record-breaking heatwave has claimed hundreds of lives, according to health authorities, as the continent battles through another day of scorching temperatures.

Nouvelle journée irrespirable dimanche en Europe : la chape d’air brûlant se déplace vers l’est du Vieux Continent, où l’Organisation mondiale de la santé a dénombré 1 300 morts…

“L’Europa è il continente che si sta riscaldando più velocemente”

PARIS: French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days.…

A severe heatwave across western Europe has led to an estimated 1,000 excess deaths in France since June 24, according to health officials. The elderly, particularly those living…

85% of the deaths had been those aged 65 and over. The actual figures are likely much higher

Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts. #EuropeNews

Temperatures have topped 40°C across parts of Europe this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts. #EuropeNews

France has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24 during the record-breaking heatwave that swept across much of western Europe, with the vast majority of…

PARIS: French health officials said on Sunday (Jun 28) there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western…

Most of the fatalities involved older people and the mortality rate is expected to rise.

France's health agency reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths during the recent record-breaking heatwave, with most victims aged 65 and over.

The Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days,…

The heatwave has been moving east

France's public health agency warns the true heatwave death toll is likely far higher

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe. Most of the deaths involved people aged 65 and older. | World News

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave

Europe's heatwave has claimed thousands of lives, exacerbated by climate change, disrupting power and healthcare systems.

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO