# Europe Heat Wave Linked to 50,000 Deaths

https://gizmodo.com/europes-summer-heat-wave-killed-an-estimated-50000-people-2000830855

Europe's summer heat wave caused an estimated 50,000 deaths. This marks a near doubling of previous heat-related death tolls. The figure represents a new record for such events in Europe.

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Created: 2026-10-26T22:57:05.503442+00:00

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Original source: https://gizmodo.com/europes-summer-heat-wave-killed-an-estimated-50000-people-2000830855