A deadly European Heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was shifting east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat.At least 101 million Europeans have roasted for several days in temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, with an estimated few hundred people, including children, thought to have died as a result, many drowning as they sought respite from the inferno.Scientists said in a study released on Friday that Climate Change was responsible for the heat that broke records in Britain, France, Spain and Switzerland, while the Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert over heat.
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FRI · 2026-06-26 · 11:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0626-87614
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European hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave, more misery to come
A severe European heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius for several days, has overwhelmed hospitals and caused an estimated few hundred deaths, including children, across the continent. The heatwave, which has affected over 101 million people, is now shifting eastward, and authorities are warning of continued hardship.
Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-26 · 11:13 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A severe European heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius for several days, has overwhelmed hospitals and caused an estimated few hundred deaths, including children, across the continent. The heatwave, which has affected over 101 million people, is now shifting eastward, and authorities are warning of continued hardship. Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in Britain, France, Spain, and Switzerland, while the Netherlands issued its first-ever heat red alert. Scientists attribute the extreme heat to climate change.
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The Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert over heat.
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Climate change is responsible for the heat that broke records in Britain, France, Spain and Switzerland.
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At least 101 million Europeans have experienced temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius for several days.
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A deadly European heatwave has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs.
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An estimated few hundred people, including children, are thought to have died as a result of the heatwave.
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