Record-breaking summer heat in Europe caused over 50,000 premature deaths
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Imperial College London and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Europe
Summer 2026
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Over 50,000 premature deaths in 854 European cities are linked to summer heat. Nearly two-thirds of these deaths are attributed to human-induced climate change. This summer is recorded as Europe's deadliest heatwave season.
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