Hospitals across Europe ring alarm as heat wave roasts continent (opens original article in a new tab)

A deadly heat wave across Europe caused over 220 deaths, strained hospitals, and triggered emergency measures as temperatures exceeded 35°C, with climate officials linking it to the climate crisis.

• A deadly heat wave in Europe caused over 220 deaths and strained hospitals with record temperatures exceeding 35°C
• France banned public alcohol consumption in Paris as hospitals approached capacity and emergency calls surged
• Climate officials linked the heat wave to the climate crisis, warning of worsening extreme heat without reducing fossil fuel use
• Heat dome from North Africa trapped hot air, leading to record temperatures in multiple European countries