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Heatwave Death Toll Estimate

Updated 2026-07-02 22:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Researchers estimate that around 20,000 people may have died in Europe during the recent heatwave. The true toll will be confirmed over time.

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New Scientist
It will be some months before the true toll of Europe's worst-ever heatwave is confirmed, but researchers can estimate a death count based on how many people died in Europe during previous hot periods
2026-07-02 17:17 UTC
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