European heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths as Germany hits record 41.7C

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

A severe heatwave across Europe has been linked to approximately 1,300 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Germany has recorded a record temperature of 41.7°C as the extreme heat continues to break records across the continent. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not adequately prepared for such high temperatures, raising concerns about the region's capacity to handle future extreme heat events.