Europe heatwave drives excess deaths as 191 million face 35C temperatures
France's public health agency has reported 1,000 excess deaths linked to the ongoing heatwave, as extreme temperatures continue to affect large parts of Europe. The agency said most of the fatalities involved older people, and it expects the mortality figure to rise as more information comes in from homes and residential care settings. The heatwave has also disrupted daily life across the continent, with schools and museums closing early in some places.According to AFP estimates, at least 191 million people in Europe are forecast to experience temperatures of 35C or higher. The hottest conditions are expected in Germany, the Czech... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
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