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WHO warns Europe of another heatwave: 'Deadliest' week ahead

Politiko 2026-07-07 13:21:27

WHO warns Europe of another heatwave: 'Deadliest' week ahead

Europe is preparing for another period of extreme temperatures, while the World Health Organization has raised the alarm about the danger that the new heat wave could bring.

Temperatures in some parts of southern Europe are expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius, especially in Portugal and southern Spain, according to the WHO. The warning comes after a severe heatwave hit the continent in late June.

WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, held an urgent meeting with representatives from 41 European countries, the European Commission and civil society organizations to discuss measures taken and preparations for future temperatures.

Kluge stressed that countries that had specific plans to protect health during periods of high temperatures reacted more quickly and managed to reduce the risks to citizens. However, according to him, less than half of the WHO's European member states have such a plan in place.

The heat wave of June 20-28 is considered by experts to be one of the most severe recorded in Europe, causing power supply problems, damage to infrastructure and increased pressure on health systems.

Scientists have estimated that the extreme temperatures are almost certainly linked to climate change. In France, the Netherlands and Belgium, about 3,700 additional deaths were recorded during this period, while authorities have warned that the balance could change.

The WHO has called for special attention to the most vulnerable groups, such as the elderly living alone, homeless people and residents of nursing homes, who according to Kluge are failing to be protected uniformly across Europe.

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