Preliminary data from the European Centre for Monitoring Mortality… (жара · европа · смертность)
Preliminary data from the European Centre for Monitoring Mortality (EuroMOMO) also recorded a significant rise in excess mortality during the last week of June, with this figure reaching 14,260. At least 10,000 people died across Europe due to extreme heat.
Consensus
- Extreme heat affected Southern and Central Europe in June.
- At least 10,000 excess deaths were recorded due to the heatwave.
- The highest levels of excess mortality occurred in Belgium and France.
- Most fatalities involved people aged 65 years and older.
- Data is preliminary and may be updated as more information becomes available.
Points of divergence
- The total number of deaths due to heat in June was at least 12,000, with 10,000 additional deaths recorded between June 22–28 in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland, and over 2,000 more in England and Wales from June 18–28. — fontanka
- At least 14,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe, with specific numbers: 2,000 in France, 1,740 in Belgium, 6,800 in Germany, 480 in the Netherlands, 810 directly linked to heat in Spain, and around 2,200 in the UK. — tvrain
- The highest excess mortality was recorded in Belgium and France; moderate levels in Spain, the Netherlands, and Switzerland; low levels in the UK, Germany, and Italy. The peak occurred during week 26 of 2026. — riamo
- The third heatwave of the year in July caused widespread forest fires, with temperatures reaching 44°C in Spain and 40°C in France. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- AFP: At least 12,000 people died in Europe due to heatwave in June — Фонтанка
- At least 14,000 people died in Europe after June heatwave — Дождь
- Extreme heat in Europe has claimed at least 10,000 victims — РИАМО
- At least 10,000 people have died due to extreme heat in Europe — Вести
- At least 10,000 people died in Europe due to extreme heat — ТАСС (Telegram)