Brussels schools ill-equipped for heat waves, only 1 in 4 have ventilation

French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep

As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking into hotels to benefit from air conditioning and access to pools. Temperatures in Paris hit a June record of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a day after France recorded its hottest day since records ‌began nearly 80 years ago. But few private flats in the country have air conditioning, particularly those in the densely populated capital....

Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report

Two thirds of the European Union’s population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last month’s record-breaking heatwave, a report exclusively shared with AFP warned Thursday. Nearly 300 million people, including 100 million children and elderly people, faced higher-than-recommended levels of the toxic pollutant during the punishing heat in late June, [] The post Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

French aversion to air conditioning melts as homes sizzle

As Europe's heatwave leaves millions sweltering in poorly insulated apartments, schools and retirement homes, more French people are breaking with tradition to turn to air conditioning.

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess ​deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June ​20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to ​power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Unions urge teachers to strike as French school exams go ahead in up to 40C heat

Claims health of staff and children at risk as France struggles to adapt heat-trap school buildingsEurope live – latest updatesTeachers in France are risking their own and students’ health in overheated schools as a severe heatwave sets new record temperatures, education unions said, urging staff to strike over “unacceptable working conditions”.Several teaching unions on Thursday issued a joint statement denouncing a “blatant lack of preparation” by the government, after teachers have had to work in classrooms where temperatures reached up to 40C. Continue reading...

Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe

As Europe continues to endure an intense heatwave, hospitals in France and the United Kingdom have become overwhelmed, while Spain reported on Thursday that the extreme heat claimed more than 200 lives in just four days. Other countries affected by the scorching temperatures have also reported numerous heat-related deaths, including several children who died after [] The post Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe appeared first on Baltic News Network.

France records 300 excess deaths during May heatwave

PARIS, France (AFP) — French health officials said on Tuesday that there were at least 300 more deaths than expected during a five-day heatwave in May, the country's first of the year.We recorded 300 excess deaths, corresponding to an increase of nearly 14 percent, said Caroline Semaille, director general of Public Health France, adding that the deaths were due to all causes combined and were not necessarily linked to elevated temperatures.The May heat episode, characterised by its early timing and intensity compared with seasonal norms, exposed a population not yet accustomed at that time of year to high temperatures, during a period when school and work activities are still in full swing, the public health agency said.Apart from the May heatwave, France experienced a record-breaking heatwave of 11 days earlier this month that scientists link to climate change.The latest episode of extreme temperatures disrupted life in France, where few homes are equipped with air-conditioning units, and most schools are not designed to cope with extreme heat.Citing preliminary figures, health officials on Sunday said they registered around 1,000 more deaths than during the same period in previous months since Wednesday last week, when France was at its hottest since records began.Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday that more people had died in their homes during the latest heatwave than in previous episodes.Heatwaves typically cause between 1,000 and 7,000 deaths per year, and this summer we may be closer to 7,000 than to 1,000, epidemiologist Basile Chaix of French research institute INSERM told AFP.

France records 300 excess deaths in May heatwave

France recorded at least 300 excess deaths during a late-May heatwave that affected 17 departments placed under an orange heatwave alert, according to preliminary estimates released on Tuesday by French health authorities, reported Xinhua. The affected departments, located in Brittany, Ile-de-France, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Pays de la Loire, were under an orange alert issued by Meteo-France from May 26 to May 30. During the five-day period, all-cause mortality was estimated to be 13.9 percent above expected levels, resulting in around 300 excess deaths. People aged 75 and above were the hardest hit, accounting for approximately 230 of the excess deaths, representing a 15 percent increase over expected mortality for the age group. The estimates, released three weeks after the heatwave, are based on preliminary all-cause mortality data available as of June 23 and remain subject to revision. Health authorities said the unusually early and intense heatwave caught much of the population before it had adapted to high temperatures, while schools and workplaces were still operating. They warned that increasingly frequent and severe heatwaves linked to climate change are having significant and measurable impacts on public health.

Heat wave exposes 300 million Europeans to harmful ozone

Two-thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last month's record-breaking heat wave, a report exclusive...

Schools close in France due to heatwave

Schools close in France due to heatwave

[Photo] 🇪🇺⚡️ — The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reu [...]

— The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reuters.According to the agency, the most severe heatwave ever recorded lasted from around June 20 to June 28.In France, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, there were 2,025 excess deaths recorded. The mortality rate particularly increased among people over 45 years old.In Belgium, according to the Health Ministry, about 1,200 excess deaths were recorded between June 18 and June 29. In the Netherlands, the heatwave led to approximately 480 excess deaths, mainly among people over 80 years old.@Intelslava

Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post Heatwave causes over 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium, Netherlands appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Heat wave-like conditions return to Montreal Wednesday with humidex of 41

Montrealers are set to see a repeat of last week’s heat wave-like conditions Wednesday as the humidex is forecast to reach the 40s. Wednesday will be mainly sunny with a high of 33 Celsius and humid with a humidex of 41. The UV level will also be very high with the index reaching 9. The [] The post Heat wave-like conditions return to Montreal Wednesday with humidex of 41 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Europe death toll tops 10,000 during late-June heatwave; scientists blame human-caused climate change

Europe recorded over ten thousand excess deaths during a late June heatwave. Older populations, aged sixty-five and above, were most severely impacted by the extreme heat. Scientists link this heatwave's intensity and frequency to human-caused climate change. France and Belgium reported very high excess mortality during the final week of June.

Spain Reports 327 Heat Deaths in One Week as Paris Hospitals Hit Saturation Point

Spain's Carlos III Health Institute confirmed 327 heat deaths in a single week, as Paris declared its hospital facilities at saturation with 25 cardiac arrests in 24 hours. The second major European heatwave of 2026 is moving east, with Germany and Central Europe next in its path.

Europe hit by severe heatwave as temperatures top 40°C

Europe, June 22 (SANA) A major heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several countries and prompting health alerts, school closures and emergency measures, officials said Monday. In France, three people have died from heat-related complications, while around 2,700 schools have been closed or adjusted their schedules amid soaring temperatures. []

Excess deaths in Europe linked to record heatwave

Belgium, France and the Netherlands say around 3,700 excess deaths by the end of June were caused by extreme temperatures from the recent heatwave. France says it saw a 'clear increase' in deaths among those over 45 years old. Meanwhile, parts of Europe, including the UK, brace for more high temperatures this weekend. Paul Hawkins reports.

Heatwave Scorches France’s Public Finances

At the heatwave-related crisis root lies a chronic shortfall in public investment. Paris sweltered under temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in the past week, as red alerts for extreme heat blanketed most of France. Even after sunset, the capital has found little respite, with night temperatures staying punishingly close to 30 degrees. RELATED: W.H.O. Reports []

Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

PARIS: Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the E...

Western Europe logs hottest June on record: EU's climate service

Much of western continental Europe experienced drier-than-average conditions in June, alongside extreme heat

Schools prepare for 38°C heatwave – will they close?

This week's heatwave could see parts of the UK reach 38°C.

99 drowned in June as heatwave stifles Germany

Germany was among the nations hit by a stifling June heatwave in western Europe, which set temperature records in several places across the country as the mercury rose as high as 41.7C. The post 99 drowned in June as heatwave stifles Germany appeared first on Vanguard News.

Is Europe embracing air conditioning as deadly heat waves become more common?

Many Europeans have long seen air conditioning as an unnecessary, costly, carbon emissions-heavy indulgence. But as the continent's summers get hotter, claiming more lives as they do, that appears to be changing. Over the last week, 40 people died in France from drowning as they sought relief from extreme heat. In Spain, temperatures hit 111 degrees, and the U.K. is enduring its hottest June on record. Every year, heat claims an average of 175,000 lives across Europe, according to the World Health Organization...

Here's a look at temperatures across Europe during heatwave

Europe is sweltering under a heatwave, with temperatures averaging 5.5°F above normal and cities such as Paris and Madrid topping 100°F. The heat, driven by an omega block, has been linked to more than 40 deaths in France. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #europe #heatwave Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eH4RRY 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

House doctor data confirms higher health risks for residents around Tata Steel

Residents of the IJmond region have higher rates of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and gastrointestinal problems than people in other areas of the Netherlands, according to a stud

Full list of London schools closing or shutting early due to heatwave

Check our list of schools closing in London due to the scorching heatwave gripping the capital

French Govt Regulated Air Conditioning Accessibility

France is enduring one of its most intense heat waves in decades, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), schools forced to close, and public officials urging people to stay indoors. Yet what caught my attention was not the weather itself, but the response from the French government. Instead of asking why millions of French citizens remain []

Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent

Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.

WHO Warns of Deadly Heatwave in Europe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Europe could experience “more deadly weeks” as another powerful heatwave develops over the Atlantic. According to forecasts, temperatures in Portugal and Southern Spain are expected to reach as high as 43°C (109°F) in the coming days. WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, held an emergency meeting [] The post WHO Warns of Deadly Heatwave in Europe appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Heatwave in schools: Minister defends local decisions as union demands urgent infrastructure investment

A lack of uniform heatwave measures in Luxembourg's schools has sparked a heated debate, with the teachers' union calling for urgent infrastructure investments while Education Minister Claude Meisch defends local decision-making.

Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?

We analyse 854 cities to see which will be worst affected

Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, scientists said Thursday, as a long heat wave toppled records across France, Britain, Spain and other countries. On average, June temperatures across Western Europe were 3.05 degrees Celsius, or 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit, above their normal levels from the past few decades, according to Copernicus, the []

France records 40 drownings during heatwave as extreme temperatures, red alerts and wildfire risks spread across Europe

Europe’s latest heatwave has turned deadly in France, where at least 40 people have drowned as residents seek relief from temperatures climbing above 40C. The deaths have prompted renewed warnings over unsafe swimming, with French authorities urging people to avoid unsupervised rivers, lakes and other hazardous water spots as much of the country remains under [] The post France records 40 drownings during heatwave as extreme temperatures, red alerts and wildfire risks spread across Europe appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths

Europe’s unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Temperature records were broken across the continent again on Sunday – including in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic – as the extreme heat continued to move east. In a post on [] The post Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths appeared first on The Namibian.

How extreme heat is wreaking havoc on daily life in Germany

From water use warnings and airplane evacuations to a spike in swimming accidents, here are some of the ways the on-going heatwave is affecting life around Germany - and how to find a place to cool down if needed.