Europe records over 1,300 heat-related deaths amid scorching temperatures- WHO

Europe has seen a tragic spike in heat-related deaths, with over 1,300 people succumbing to the extreme temperatures that have been baking the continent. The World Health Organisation's Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, highlighted this alarming trend on X. This crisis underscores the urgent need for better climate adaptation strategies and public health measures to protect vulnerable populations from the devastating impacts of climate change. It’s a stark reminder of how global warming is not just a distant threat but a present and deadly reality.