Europe's 2024 Heatwave: Deaths Exceed 62,700

In 2024, over 62,700 people in Europe died from heat, according to a new study.

The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record.

The study, done by ISGlobal, looked at death records from several countries.

Italy had the highest number of deaths.

Most deaths were among women and the elderly.

Emergency room visits increased in certain regions.

Experts suggest that protections against heat are essential for vulnerable populations.

Over 181,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between 2022-2024.