Extreme heatwave in Europe: Over 2,000 deaths in France and Spain
[107304] Extreme heatwave in Europe: Over 2,000 deaths in France and Spain
Heavy heatwaves in Europe have led to the deaths of over 2,000 people in France and Spain during the month of June, as authorities warn that the death toll could rise.
Extreme heatwave in Europe: Over 2,000 deaths in France and Spain
An extreme heatwave striking Europe has claimed the lives of over 2,000 people in France and Spain during the month of June. Health authorities in both countries are reporting a dramatic increase in excess mortality as a result of the high temperatures.
According to a report by Asaf Rosenzweig, Big World News, health authorities in France indicated that approximately 1,000 people died beyond the average expected for the season. The French Minister of Health, Stephanie Rist, clarified that "the event is not yet over" and warned that the health impacts of the heatwave are expected to continue for another ten days even after temperatures drop. Estimates are that most of the victims are elderly people, and the final death toll may rise as further data is collected from nursing homes.
In Spain, the situation is similar. According to official data released, 1,092 people died as a direct result of the heat in June, according to reports by Asaf Rosenzweig and The News Line. It was also noted that about 73% of Spain's population was at health risk due to the prolonged heatwave.
The channel 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️ also reported on the data from Spain, highlighting the severity of the event striking the continent and leading to the collapse of nursing institutions due to the heavy health burden.