50,000 heatwave victims in Europe over three months - Sarmad
New study reveals 50,000 deaths in Europe due to heat
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Record-breaking scorching temperatures across Europe last summer caused more than 50,000 deaths, according to a new study.
Researchers categorized heat-related deaths by age group in 854 European cities during repeated heat waves in June, July, and August, finding that 50,391 people died due to high temperatures. Of these, 32,619 deaths were attributed to excess heat generated by burning coal, oil, and gas. This figure exceeds the death toll of the deadliest summer on record in 2022, which saw 29,480 fatalities, by 71%.
Media outlets cited the study, prepared earlier this month by researchers tracking summer heat-related deaths in European cities, stating that these numbers are likely an underestimate, as they do not include the deadly heat wave in May and are limited to deaths in 854 cities, which account for approximately 40% of Europe’s population.
