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WHO chief says more than 1300 excess deaths linked to high temperatures in Europe since June 21
BBC··29 Jun
BBC reported June 28 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called heat stress a silent killer as Germany Poland and Czech Republic broke records again. He warned European homes workplaces and schools were not built for these temperatures amid fastest-warming continent.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Extreme heat is a major public health risk.
- Climate change is intensifying European heatwaves.
- Heat action plans can reduce deaths.
What's Happening
- WHO linked 1300 plus excess deaths to heat.
- Temperature records fell across Europe.
- France reported about 1000 extra fatalities.
Climate Context
- Europe is warming twice global average.
- Heatwave peaked in central Europe Sunday.
- Storms were forecast in western Czech areas.
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