# Heat Deaths Top 25,000 in Europe as Scorching Weather Persists

https://mins.news/en/item/15975

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-07 09:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-06/heat-deaths-top-25-000-in-europe-as-scorching-weather-persists?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a759e9869018900011c3a8b

> More than 25,000 people have died from extreme heat across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compiled by Bloomberg. Scorching conditions continue to persist across the continent. The figure reflects the reported toll linked to the prolonged heat. The ongoing weather has kept the health impact of extreme temperatures in focus.

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