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Provisional figures from fewer than half of European countries indicate at least 35,000 excess deaths occurred during four consecutive record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with Germany, France and Spain alone accounting for more than 25,000 of those deaths.

Germany recorded the highest death toll, with an estimated 14,000 heat-related deaths between April 6 and Aug. 9, including roughly 9,600 in the single week of June 22-28 — the worst such figure since records began, according to the Robert Koch Institute.

Germany recorded the highest death toll, with an estimated 14,000 heat-related deaths between April 6 and Aug. 9, including roughly 9,600 in the single week of June 22-28 — the worst such figure since records began, according to the Robert Koch Institute.

Spain's Carlos III Health Institute attributed 4,947 deaths to heat between May and late August, making 2026 the country's deadliest year on record for heat-related fatalities, surpassing the 4,520 recorded in 2022.

Spain's Carlos III Health Institute attributed 4,947 deaths to heat between May and late August, making 2026 the country's deadliest year on record for heat-related fatalities, surpassing the 4,520 recorded in 2022.

France reported 7,300 excess deaths from all causes between late May and July 22, based on electronic death certificates that capture only 80% of total mortality. Italy's epidemiologists estimated a final heat-attributable toll of between 5,000 and 8,000 deaths.

France reported 7,300 excess deaths from all causes between late May and July 22, based on electronic death certificates that capture only 80% of total mortality. Italy's epidemiologists estimated a final heat-attributable toll of between 5,000 and 8,000 deaths.

The UK's health security agency estimated 2,877 heat-associated deaths in England from the May and June heatwaves, while Belgium recorded a 39% rise in mortality between June 18 and 29, equating to 1,222 additional deaths, and the Netherlands reported at least 900 excess deaths.

The UK's health security agency estimated 2,877 heat-associated deaths in England from the May and June heatwaves, while Belgium recorded a 39% rise in mortality between June 18 and 29, equating to 1,222 additional deaths, and the Netherlands reported at least 900 excess deaths.

The World Health Organization reported in May that heat-related mortality in Europe had risen more than 30% over the prior 20 years. Scientists attribute the increased frequency and severity of heatwaves to human-caused climate change, with current global temperatures roughly 1.25C above pre-industrial levels.

The World Health Organization reported in May that heat-related mortality in Europe had risen more than 30% over the prior 20 years. Scientists attribute the increased frequency and severity of heatwaves to human-caused climate change, with current global temperatures roughly 1.25C above pre-industrial levels.

At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

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