At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heatwave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data is released, according to an AFP analysis.
AFP analysed data on excess deaths between June 22 and 28 from Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.
AdvertisementDuring this period, the height of the heatwave in several countries, around 10,000 excess deaths were recorded in these countries.
Compared to the two previous weeks, Destatis had recorded 7,100 excess deaths.
During the same week of June 22-28, France recorded 2,025 excess deaths compared to the previous week.