Heatwave causes 50,000 deaths in Europe

The intense summer heat in Europe in 2026 resulted in record high temperatures, leading to the deaths of more than 50,000 people due to repeated heatwaves in the months of June, July, and August, according to a recent study to be published in the journal "Nature Health." The report shows that this figure significantly exceeds the death toll of the summer of 2022, which recorded around 29,480 fatalities. It is believed that the actual numbers may be higher, as the heatwave in May and the number of cities included—representing about 40% of Europe's population—were not accounted for. The study pointed out that most of the deaths occurred during a severe heatwave from June 17 to early July, when temperatures were about 5.3°C above the seasonal average, with some cities experiencing increases of up to 12°C above normal. Experts confirmed that the infrastructure in western and northern Europe is not designed to withstand such high temperatures. The study also revealed that Italy, France, Spain, and Germany recorded the highest death tolls, with Rome among the most affected capitals since the beginning of the new century.

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