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Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Title: Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO reports; Germany reaches 41.7C
Summary: The World Health Organization reported approximately 1,300 deaths linked to a heatwave in Europe. Germany recorded a temperature of 41.7 degrees Celsius during the period. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that Europe's health systems require increased capacity to address high-temperature events.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4d2vv935lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss