The back-to-back heatwaves in Europe have caused at least 35,000 excess deaths, with mortality figures expected to rise as more data becomes available.

Criminy! The Guardian: At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete figures from barely half the continent. Excess mortality in three of the EU’s larger countries – Germany, France and Spain – alone has already exceeded 25,000, according to the provisional national figures, and experts say the toll will rise significantly once August totals are consolidated. #ClimateEmergency

At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/25/at-least-35000-excess-deaths-europe-back-to-back-heatwaves #ExtremeHeat #Europe #ExtremeWeather #ClimateCrisis #Germany #France #Spain #Environment #WorldNews