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Over 1,300 fatalities reported in Europe as heatwave persists
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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...
Hindustan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?
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Intel Slava
· Jul 4, 2026
[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
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...
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
Daily Sabah
· Jun 23, 2026
Europe swelters under record heat as death toll hits 40 in France
A severe and sustained heatwave across Europe has triggered widespread deaths, shattered temperature records, and disrupted transport, work, and public services, with France emergi...
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Related coverage for "Over 1,300 fatalities reported in Europe as heatwave persists": Arab Times Online — Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths. Hindustan Times — Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇪🇺⚡️ — The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reu [...]. The Bali Times — WHO Warns as Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths. Sweden Herald — WHO says heat wave linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe. Daily Sabah — Europe swelters under record heat as death toll hits 40 in France