In June of this year, about 10 European countries recorded a cumulative total of at least 12,000 excess deaths. According to reports, this statistic is still phased, and the death toll is expected to rise further as countries later release more statistical results. “Excess deaths” means the difference between the estimated total number of deaths at a specific location and a specific time period and the estimated number of deaths without a health crisis. In June of this year, many European countries experienced continuous high temperatures. Temperatures in parts of Western Europe and Southern Europe exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, and many countries issued high temperature warnings. High temperatures have also caused problems such as forest fires, tight electricity supply, and public health pressure.

In June of this year, about 10 European countries recorded a cumulative total of at least 12,000 excess deaths. According to reports, this statistic is still phased, and the death toll is expected to rise further as countries later release more statistical results. “Excess deaths” means the difference between the estimated total number of deaths at a specific location and a specific time period and the estimated number of deaths without a health crisis. In June of this year, many European countries experienced continuous high temperatures. Temperatures in parts of Western Europe and Southern Europe exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, and many countries issued high temperature warnings. High temperatures have also caused problems such as forest fires, tight electricity supply, and public health pressure.