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Europe is "scorching", over 1,300 victims of extreme heat

Politiko 2026-06-29 13:06:55

Europe is "scorching", over 1,300 victims of extreme heat

Europe is facing one of the worst heatwaves in recent years, accompanied by record temperatures, deaths, massive fires and serious disruptions to transport and public services. Authorities in several countries have declared emergency alerts, while meteorologists warn that the scorching wave could be followed by strong storms and extreme weather episodes.

In France, health services have reported about 1,000 more deaths than average since the middle of last week alone. Authorities say the toll could rise further as death certificates are processed. The situation in morgues in Paris and the surrounding areas has become critical, approaching maximum capacity. The French government has urgently convened the relevant structures to analyze the impact of the heat wave and the measures to be taken in similar cases.

According to the World Health Organization, since June 21, over 1,300 deaths directly linked to extreme temperatures have been recorded in Europe.

Meanwhile, countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland have recorded record temperatures. The heat has caused major problems on the rail network, with long delays, stranded passengers and air conditioning systems unable to cope with temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius.

In Germany, the situation has also been worsened by large forest fires. In Berlin, police have used water cannons to cool crowds in public spaces, while in some regions emergency operations have been complicated by the presence of unexploded World War II munitions, forcing evacuations of residents.

Italy is bracing for the peak of the heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C in the Po Valley and 37–39°C in most of the country. Meteorologists predict that cooler air masses will then penetrate from the Atlantic, which could bring strong storms, heavy rainfall, hail and strong winds, first in the north and then in the central and southern regions.

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