Record-breaking heatwave in Europe causes over 1,300 excess deaths
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Africanews
Over 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe since June 21 due to extreme heat.
WHO warns of heat stress as a 'silent killer' and calls for stronger health system responses.
Millions of people are facing temperatures exceeding 30C, with infrastructure struggling to cope.
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01 — What / Thesis
Record-breaking heatwave in Europe causes over 1,300 excess deaths
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02 — Who / Subject
World Health Organization (WHO)
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03 — Where / Locus
Europe
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04 — When / Temporality
June 21, 2026 to June 28, 2026
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