Europe is facing a deadly heat emergency, with the World Health Organization warning that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been linked to the continent's record-breaking heatwave since June 21.

Europe is facing a deadly heat emergency, with the World Health Organization warning that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been linked to the continent's record-breaking heatwave since June 21.

The heatwave would have been "virtually ‌impossible" without human-caused climate change, according to scientists.

The heatwave would have been "virtually ‌impossible" without human-caused climate change, according to scientists.

The heatwave would have been "virtually ‌impossible" without human-caused climate change, according to scientists.

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe's extreme heatwave, with millions facing temperatures above 35℃, warns WHO.

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe's extreme heatwave, with millions facing temperatures above 35℃, warns WHO.

France recorded around 1,000 additional deaths in three days as a brutal heat wave swept across Europe. The surge has sharpened warnings that the fastest-warming continent is still badly unprepared for recurring extreme heat.

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials…

Most of the over 1,000 who have died because of the extreme heat were older people. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Most of the over 1,000 who have died because of the extreme heat were older people. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.