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Extreme heat claims lives of 1,028 people in Spain during June, while around 1,000 deaths are also reported in France due to heat-related causes
BRUSSELS: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-July 1st, 2026) A severe heatwave continues to affect several European countries, with soaring temperatures causing widespread concern and a rising death toll.
The reports suggested that the extreme heat claimed the lives of 1,028 people in Spain during June, while around 1,000 deaths were also reported in France due to heat-related causes.
Temperatures across Europe remain dangerously high, with mercury surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in several countries.
The intense heat has impacted multiple regions, raising health and safety concerns.
Meanwhile, Portugal has issued a red alert as authorities brace for extreme temperatures and increased wildfire risks.
<?php /*?> <?php */?>The heatwave is not limited to Europe, as the United States has also issued warnings over dangerously high temperatures in several regions.
The World Health Organization warned that the current heatwave offers a glimpse into future climate conditions, saying summers in coming years are expected to become even harsher due to climate change.
The WHO stressed the urgent need for European countries to expand heat protection measures and improve public safety strategies to reduce the impact of extreme weather events.
The organisation has also scheduled an emergency meeting on July 6 to discuss Europe’s worsening heat conditions and the growing challenges posed by climate change.
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