More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heat wave: WHO

Phys.org Sunday 28 June 2026, 15:21 UTC 1 min read

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The World Health Organization said Sunday that more than 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heat wave roasting much of the continent.

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