The summer of 2024 was characterized by unusually high temperatures across Europe. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service data revealed that over 62,700 heat-related deaths were recorded in the region, representing a significant increase from previous years. Meteorological analysis points to a prolonged period of extreme heat, exacerbated by atmospheric instability and a lack of effective heat mitigation efforts. Regional variations exist, but the overall impact was a marked rise in mortality rates linked to this prolonged heat.
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