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Heat has claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022, reports the WHO

Le Monde (English) · Jun 11, 2026, 3:05 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Extreme heat affects especially the very old and the very young and people with heart, kidney and other diseases by causing dehydration, heatstroke and exacerbating existing conditions.

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