Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C

Jun 28, 2026, 07:37 PM en source ↗

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The World Health Organization says Europe's heatwave has been linked to around 1,300 deaths, as Germany recorded a high of 41.7C. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for such high temperatures.

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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

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