Heatwave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: first figures
PARIS — 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. Between mid-July and mid-August, the continent's EuroMomo monitoring platform estimates that Europe saw more than 32,000 excess deaths — with summer yet to come to an end. While EuroMomo does…
Europe endured an exceptionally hot and drought-ridden summer, resulting in a staggering 30,000 excess deaths, scientists attribute the phenomenon to man-made climate change, according to preliminary data. From mid-July to mid-August, the EuroMomo monitoring platform estimates that Europe saw over 32,000 excess deaths, although the data does not break down the numbers by individual countries. Nonetheless, national health authorities have released provisional figures for comparable periods between the end of May and August.
Upon reviewing the aggregated data from eight countries, an AFP tally revealed a total of 33,000 excess deaths or fatalities directly linked to the heat. The deadliest week of the summer transpired during the last week of June, with nearly 16,000 excess deaths reported. The first week of July followed closely, accounting for approximately 8,000 deaths. Both of these weeks coincided with one of the extreme heatwaves that plagued the continent.
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