Extreme Heat Claims 1,300 Lives Across Europe As WHO Warns Of Further Rise

Europe’s record-breaking heatwave has claimed more than 1,300 lives since last week, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that soaring temperatures fuelled by climate change were becoming increasingly frequent and deadly across the continent.
The severe heatwave has disrupted public services and pushed several countries to record their hottest days in decades
The deaths, recorded since June 21, were announced by WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, who described extreme heat as a “silent killer” and cautioned that Europe was ill-prepared for the unprecedented temperatures.
“Heat stress is often called the ‘silent killer’ — and European homes, workplaces and school...