More than 150mil in Europe set for temperatures over 35C on Friday
Repeated heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to the deaths of thousands of people so far.
More than 150 million individuals reside in European regions that are forecast to encounter temperatures surpassing 35C on Friday, according to an AFP analysis. This heatwave is expected to impact heavily populated areas primarily in France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. In France, over 10 million people -- nearly 9 out of every 10 inhabitants -- are anticipated to endure extreme heat, while approximately 34 million citizens in western Germany and 12 million in the Netherlands could also face similar conditions.
The UK, although expected to cool on Friday, is projected to remain above 30C in the southeast region. Meanwhile, southern Europe is set to experience even hotter temperatures, with 24 million individuals in Spain and 18 million in Italy also facing temperatures exceeding 35C. The figures, calculated by AFP, are based on German weather service forecasts and 2025 population projections from the Joint Research Centre.
The widespread heatwave, fueled by repeated heatwaves and drought, has led to thousands of deaths across Europe. Scientists attribute these extreme weather events to human-induced climate change. The heatwave is expected to intensify in western and southern Europe, areas that previously endured similar conditions on Thursday.
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