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

Naijaonpoint_ng | 29-06-2026 03:17am |

The World Health Organization said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent. A tourist with an umbrella walks in Paris during a heat wave. (AP ) Tens of millions have been braving a weekend of extreme temperatures

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