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Heatwave leaves Europe with thousands of excess deaths

Euronews · Jul 3, 2026, 9:39 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Preliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves.

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Heatwave leaves Europe with thousands of excess deaths

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