# More than half of Europe faced intense summer heat stress, EU monitor says

https://mins.news/en/item/82790

- France 24, 2026-10-02 02:18 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20261002-europe-summer-heat-stress-eu-monitor

> A record 52% of Europe experienced intense heat stress this summer, according to the EU climate monitor. Climate change drove widespread heatwaves and tens of thousands of excess deaths. Europe had its third-hottest summer on record, while western Europe had its hottest, with several countries setting national temperature records.

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