Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records
- Posted on July 4, 2026
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Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records
Europe and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June temperature at 37.7°C, shattering previous records. This extreme heat, linked to climate change, has led to over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe. Scientists warn such intense heatwaves are becoming significantly more frequent.
