Heatwave-Hit Europe Logs over 30,000 Excess Summer Deaths: First Figures
AFP counted 33,000 excess deaths across eight countries, and officials said the total is still provisional as Europe’s summer heatwave toll is refined.
- Europe recorded at least 30,000 excess deaths this summer across eight countries including Spain, France, and Germany, according to provisional AFP tallies of back-to-back heatwaves and drought.
- Scientists blame man-made climate change for the recurring extreme temperatures that baked Europeans this summer, while widespread droughts created ideal conditions for raging wildfires.
- Official figures show Germany recorded 14,000 heat-related deaths through August 9, France logged 7,300 excess deaths through July 22, and Spain reported nearly 4,500 between June 1 and August 19.
- EuroMomo's monitoring platform estimates more than 32,000 excess deaths occurred between mid-July and mid-August, with the last week of June emerging as the summer's deadliest period at nearly 16,000 deaths.
- People over the age of 75 suffered disproportionately during the crisis, and health authorities warn the provisional toll will likely rise as final tallies are updated in coming weeks.
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Heatwave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths
Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures.
The extreme heat of recent weeks has left its mark on statistics: significantly more deaths have been reported in Europe than usual.
Between mid-July and mid-August alone, over 32,000 people died. Particularly dramatic was the last week of June with 16,000 deaths.
Heat waves rolled over Europe this summer. According to an observation platform, they claimed over 30,000 heat deaths in eight European countries alone. According to estimates, over 10,000 people died due to heat in Germany alone this year.
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