Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east

More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures of at least 35C degrees on Sunday, with extreme heat warnings in Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary ‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Poland, Czechia and Slovakia were braced for record temperatures of over 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spread east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C on Su...

By Jakub Krupa in Warsaw and Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France

AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.

Heatwave spreads across eastern Europe, France records 1,000 deaths in a week

The record-breaking heatwave in France is set to come to an end on Sunday, with the country's extreme weather alert expected to be lifted by the evening, bringing relief after temperatures climbed as high as 40°C this week. But the heatwave is far from over, as it shifts eastward, with Germany and the Czech Republic now preparing for the worst of the extreme weather.

By FRANCE24

France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

France has experienced a surge in deaths during its record-breaking heat wave, according to the country's public health agency

By Kirsten Grieshaber and John Leicester

Europe heatwave turns deadly as France records 1,000 excess deaths

By TOI WORLD DESK

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO calls heat a ‘silent killer’

French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country in just three days.

India’s heatwave, Europe’s 40°C crisis: Why that cold beer isn’t your best bet

By Richa Shrivastava, Abhishek Chakraborty

French government under fire as hospitals face excess heatwave deaths

After 11 days of an exceptional heatwave and in the face of the heavy human toll that is beginning to emerge, politicians are accusing the French government of "incompetence" and "inaction." This comes after health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected compared to previous months.

By RFI

Record heatwave grips Europe as France warns death toll set to rise

By Makini Brice and Francesca Landini Temperatures were forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave. The French public health agency said most of the heat-related fatalities involved older people, warning that […]

France has 1,000 excess deaths as heat wave sweeps across Europe

Of the deaths recorded since Wednesday, 85% were people aged 65 or higher

Korea braces for more heat after Seoul hits 32 C

As Seoul’s daytime high reached 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday, residents turned to pools, fountains and other waterside spots across the capital to escape the early summer heat. The hot weather is expected to continue Monday, especially in inland areas, as a high pressure system over the East Sea pushes daytime highs above 30 C in many parts of the country. Perceived temperatures are forecast to rise to around 31 C. Morning lows will range from 16 to 21 C, while daytime highs are expected to reac

By The Korea Herald

France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave

Poland records highest ever temperature as European heatwave moves east

A figure of 40.3°C (104.5°F) recorded in the city of Toruń on Sunday afternoon.

By Ben Koschalka