Europe is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Authorities caution these figures are preliminary. The extreme temperatures, linked to climate change, overwhelmed healthcare systems and caused widespread disruption. France alone reported over 2,000 excess deaths, with a significant rise in fatalities among those over 45.

Europe is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Authorities…

Preliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster…

Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe

It comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.

The increase in deaths is concentrated almost entirely among people aged 45 and over

The worst ever heatwave in Europe was recorded between June 20-28 which led to not just more deaths but intense pressure on healthcare systems as well. | India News

Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further

Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime minister is facing a…

The number of deaths recorded in France surged by nearly 30% during the country's record-breaking heatwave, with health authorities reporting 2,025 additional deaths in just one…