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Extreme weather events are fast becoming a reality. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned that heatwaves can kill 90,000 Europeans annually if nothing is done.&nbsp;

This warning comes as a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization said that so far this year at least 15,000 deaths can be attributed to the hot weather in Europe.

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The three months of June through August were the hottest in Europe and as a result of the record-breaking heat, the continent experienced its worst drought since the Middle Ages.

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"Without adaptation measures, and under a scenario of 3 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, 90,000 Europeans could die from extreme heat annually,"&nbsp;said EEA.&nbsp;The number falls to 30,000 if the warming is limited to 1.5 C.&nbsp;

"With 1.5 degrees C global warming, this is reduced to 30,000 deaths annually."

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According to the agency, 129,000 Europeans perished from heat-related causes between 1980 and 2020. The figure is based on insurance data.&nbsp;

This number, however, is expected to rise in the coming years, especially in the south of the continent, due to more frequent heatwaves connected to climate change, an ageing population, and growing urbanization, it said.

Beyond the threat of heat itself, the EEA warned that climate change could also increase Europe's susceptibility to infectious diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

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Extreme weather events are fast becoming a reality. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned that heatwaves can kill 90,000 Europeans annually if nothing is done.

Extreme weather events are fast becoming a reality. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned that heatwaves can kill 90,000 Europeans annually if nothing is done. This warning comes as a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization said that so far this year at least 15,000 deaths can be attributed to the hot weather in Europe. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Europe warming at twice the global average The three months of June through August were the hottest in Europe and as a result of the record-breaking heat, the continent experienced its worst drought since the Middle Ages. Also read | In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO "Without adaptation measures, and under a scenario of 3 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, 90,000 Europeans could die from extreme heat annually," said EEA. The number falls to 30,000 if the warming is limited to 1.5 C. "With 1.5 degrees C global warming, this is reduced to 30,000 deaths annually." Also read | COP27: Past eight years were the hottest ever in history, says United Nations According to the agency, 129,000 Europeans perished from heat-related causes between 1980 and 2020. The figure is based on insurance data. This number, however, is expected to rise in the coming years, especially in the south of the continent, due to more frequent heatwaves connected to climate change, an ageing population, and growing urbanization, it said. Beyond the threat of heat itself, the EEA warned that climate change could also increase Europe's susceptibility to infectious diseases like malaria and dengue fever. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

By 2100 in Europe, 90,000 people will die due to hot weather, warns European Environment Agency

Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday.&nbsp;

The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation.&nbsp;

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As per AFP, around 24,000 excess deaths occurred in Europe during a series of heatwaves that occurred between June and July, when temperatures in Britain reached a record-breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Quoting data, the WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, said that at least 15,000 deaths in 2022 were specifically related to the heat.

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"Based on country data submitted so far, it is estimated that at least 15,000 people died specifically due to the heat in 2022."

Spain and Germany are among the countries worst affected by the weather phenomenon.

Kluge noted that over the three months of the summer, health authorities reported "nearly 4,000 deaths in Spain, more than 1,000 in Portugal, more than 3,200 in the United Kingdom, and around 4,500 deaths in Germany."

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As more nations report on excessive heat-related mortality, "this estimate is expected to increase," he warned.

The historic dry season spurred record wildfire intensity and put tremendous strain on the continent's electricity supply, causing crops to wither in the "breadbaskets" of Europe.

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Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation.

Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Europe warming at twice the global average As per AFP, around 24,000 excess deaths occurred in Europe during a series of heatwaves that occurred between June and July, when temperatures in Britain reached a record-breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Quoting data, the WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, said that at least 15,000 deaths in 2022 were specifically related to the heat. Also read | COP27: Past eight years were the hottest ever in history, says United Nations "Based on country data submitted so far, it is estimated that at least 15,000 people died specifically due to the heat in 2022." Spain and Germany are among the countries worst affected by the weather phenomenon. Kluge noted that over the three months of the summer, health authorities reported "nearly 4,000 deaths in Spain, more than 1,000 in Portugal, more than 3,200 in the United Kingdom, and around 4,500 deaths in Germany." Also read | Siberian winds will be particularly chilly this winter. Can West cope with 'Eastern Beast' amid energy crisis? As more nations report on excessive heat-related mortality, "this estimate is expected to increase," he warned. The historic dry season spurred record wildfire intensity and put tremendous strain on the continent's electricity supply, causing crops to wither in the "breadbaskets" of Europe. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO

Records have tumbled and firefighters faced new blazes as much of Western Europe baked in a gruelling heatwave. Heatwaves have become more frequent and more intense, and last longer because of human-induced climate change.

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UK has reported its hottest day on record. It is 40 degrees in London, runways have melted, people have rushed to the nearest waterbody. Almost 97% of homes in UK don't have ACs. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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Britain recorded its hottest-ever day Tuesday as the European heat wave reaches its peak. Rail services in the country have also been heavily impacted due to high temperatures.

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The United Kingdom has witnessed third-hottest day on record. Hot weather has gripped southern Europe since last week, triggering wildfires in Spain, Portugal and France.

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UK witnesses third-hottest day on record as weather office warns of serious health issues

As hot weather conditions lifted prices of fresh food in South Korea consumer inflation accelerated. The consumer price index (CPI) last month rose 2.6% year-on-year, Statistics Korea data showed on Tuesday, accelerating from a 2.4% increase in June and beating a 2.4% increase tipped in a Reuters survey.

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A Pakistan meteorological official confirmed that while the temperature remained around 45 degrees Centigrade but due to absence of sea breeze in the coastal city, the felt temperature was close to 49 degrees.

"There were no winds today from the sea and for Karachiites Wednesday was the hottest day since May 1981," one official confirmed.

He said due to load shedding in many parts of the city, it was very uncomfortable for the people in the month of fasting.&nbsp;Due to the extreme weather people preferred to stay indoors with little traffic seen on the roads especially afternoon with suffocating humidity.

People out on the roads could be seen wrapping their heads and faces in wet towels and cloth while in many areas people were seen cooling off with their feet in ice buckets.

Karachi and many parts of Pakistan have been in the grip of extremely hot weather since last month and temperatures have escalated since the start of Ramzan two weeks back.

According to the Edhi welfare trust, at one point due to the hot and humid weather over a period of four days at least 62 people&nbsp;died due to heat stroke but the provincial government has disputed these claims.&nbsp;

Karachi and many parts of Pakistan have been in the grip of extremely hot weather

A Pakistan meteorological official confirmed that while the temperature remained around 45 degrees Centigrade but due to absence of sea breeze in the coastal city, the felt temperature was close to 49 degrees. "There were no winds today from the sea and for Karachiites Wednesday was the hottest day since May 1981," one official confirmed. He said due to load shedding in many parts of the city, it was very uncomfortable for the people in the month of fasting. Due to the extreme weather people preferred to stay indoors with little traffic seen on the roads especially afternoon with suffocating humidity. People out on the roads could be seen wrapping their heads and faces in wet towels and cloth while in many areas people were seen cooling off with their feet in ice buckets. Karachi and many parts of Pakistan have been in the grip of extremely hot weather since last month and temperatures have escalated since the start of Ramzan two weeks back. According to the Edhi welfare trust, at one point due to the hot and humid weather over a period of four days at least 62 people died due to heat stroke but the provincial government has disputed these claims.

Karachi experiences hottest day since 1981

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