Over two-thirds of Europeans faced 35°C+ heat in late June

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  • A severe heatwave across Europe has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, prompting scientists to issue warnings about a worsening climate crisis.
  • In response to the extreme temperatures, reports from France indicate that many residents are rushing to stores to purchase low-cost air conditioning units.
  • Latest Updates In France, the ongoing heatwave has reportedly led to disputes among the public over the use and availability of fans and air conditioners.

Story so far: A severe heatwave across Europe has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, prompting scientists to issue warnings about a worsening climate crisis. In response to the extreme temperatures, reports from France indicate that many residents are rushing to stores to purchase low-cost air conditioning units.

Latest development: In France, the ongoing heatwave has reportedly led to disputes among the public over the use and availability of fans and air conditioners. Sources: GEO

A severe heatwave across Europe has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, prompting scientists to issue warnings about a worsening climate crisis.

In response to the extreme temperatures, reports from France indicate that many residents are rushing to stores to purchase low-cost air conditioning units.

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In France, the ongoing heatwave has reportedly led to disputes among the public over the use and availability of fans and air conditioners.

The United Kingdom is reportedly experiencing another heatwave, leading authorities to issue a high alert across Britain.

An analysis has revealed that more than two-thirds of the population in Europe experienced temperatures exceeding 35°C during a heatwave from June 15 to June 30. According to the data, areas inhabited by approximately 410 million people were affected by the recent heat spell.

For comparison, a record-setting heatwave between August 1 and 17, 2003, affected an estimated 320 million people. The calculations were based on daily maximum temperature data from the European Drought Observatory and population figures from the Joint Research Centre.

In a recent update, reports from France indicate that the severe heatwave has resulted in thousands of deaths within a single week.

The death toll from the ongoing severe heatwave across Europe is reportedly continuing to rise.

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