More than 1,300 excess deaths have been linked to the record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe, the World Health Organization said, as temperatures climbed above 40°C in several countries and health authorities warned of mounting pressure on hospitals and emergency services. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the deaths had been recorded since 21 June and described heat stress as a "silent killer" that poses a growing threat across the continent.

As hospitals buckle and warnings spread east, the heatwave is exposing how unprepared much of Europe remains for extreme temperatures. #EuropeNews

A punishing heatwave overwhelming hospitals in Europe is just the latest reminder of the deadly threat such scorching temperatures can pose to human health.

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…

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

The heatwave has been moving east

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

The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of…

French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country in just three days. | World News

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier…

Europe’s record heatwave has caused over 1,300 excess deaths, WHO warns, as climate change drives dangerous temperatures, wildfires and widespread disruption.

AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.

Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and…

On Sunday morning, French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country just since Wednesday.

France reported around 1,000 excess deaths during last week's record-breaking heatwave as the WHO warned Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average.

More than 150 million Europeans swelter in "extreme heat", which scientists say has been the worst the continent has ever recorded.

A devastating Europe heatwave has claimed over 1,300 lives, breaking temperature records across the continent. Learn about the impact and warnings.

Europe is facing a deadly heat emergency, with the World Health Organization warning that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been linked to the continent's record-breaking…

Germany and the Czech Republic recorded their record high temperatures of nearly 42 degrees Celsius on Sunday.