Extreme heat in Europe has already caused the death of more than…
Extreme heat in Europe has already caused the death of more than 25,000 people.
Consensus
- Extreme heat in Europe during the summer of 2016 caused over 25,000 fatalities.
- Germany recorded the highest number of heat-related deaths, totaling 11,900.
- The death toll was calculated by comparing mortality rates during the period to average rates from previous years.
- Heatwaves in Europe occurred in four waves during the summer of 2026.
- Forecasted temperatures for the following week included 34°C in London and 38°C in Paris.
Points of divergence
- The data was collected from governmental agencies and research institutes in Spain, France, the UK, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. — vesti
- The Robert Koch Institute stated that over 9,000 deaths occurred in Germany from the end of June onward. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Bloomberg calculated that 25 thousand people died in Europe due to heat — Вести
- Bloomberg: More than 25,000 people have died from heat in Europe — Коммерсантъ