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Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. The WHO is working with its members and partners to address the health threats posed by extreme heat through focusing on preparedness, prevention and stronger health system responses. #Trending
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Arab Times Online
· Jun 28, 2026
Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths
PARIS, Jun 28: A deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adh...
Sweden Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe
WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe
The Bali Times
· Jun 30, 2026
WHO Warns as Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths
GENEVA – Europe’s relentless heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health – Read More...
UPI
· Jun 29, 2026
WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths
WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths
South China Morning Post
· Jun 28, 2026
France sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more information became available about deaths in residential care and homes. Europeans have been enduring blistering conditions during a heatwave...
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'
Europe's recent heatwave, spanning June 20-28, has resulted in an alarming 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. France alone reported over 2,000 fatalities, with a significant rise in deaths among those over 45. Belgium and the Netherlands also registered hundreds of additional deaths, primarily affecting the elderly. Experts attribute this extreme heat to climate change, warning that initial figures may increase.
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Related coverage for "Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO": Arab Times Online — Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths. Sweden Herald — WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe. The Bali Times — WHO Warns as Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths. UPI — WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths. South China Morning Post — France sees 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave. Times of India — 'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'