Europe 2026 heat deaths hit record 50,391, up 71% from 2022

A study estimates 50,391 heat-related deaths across 854 European cities in summer 2026, a 71% increase over the 2022 record of 29,480. The sharp rise signals accelerating climate-driven mortality risk, though estimates rely on modeling and may be revised. This underscores the human cost of extreme heat and pressures policymakers on adaptation.

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