Europe’s Relentless Heatwave Claims Lives, Raises Alarm Over Climate Risks
June 30, 2026
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A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed a heavy human toll, with France reporting nearly 1,000 excess deaths in just a few days as temperatures climbed to unprecedented levels across the continent. Health officials say the majority of those who died were elderly people, highlighting the growing vulnerability of ageing populations to extreme weather.
