World Health Organization's Europe office
Coverage of World Health Organization's Europe office in the Nexus archive.
- Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
France recorded its hottest day ever at 29.8°C (85.6°F) amid an early heat wave affecting much of Europe, with 40 drowning fatalities reported. The heat wave, linked to climate change, has prompted red alerts in 54 French departments and extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in multiple regions, impacting infrastructure and public health.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alerts, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on schools, trains, and public events. Over 20 drowning deaths have been reported, and scientists link the extreme heat to human-caused climate change. Similar conditions are affecting the UK, with record-breaking temperatures forecast.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with 54 departments under red alert, temperatures exceeding 40°C, and impacts on infrastructure and public health, including 20 drowning deaths. The event is linked to climate change and compared to the deadly 2003 heat wave, with projections of more record-breaking heat in the coming years.