Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28pm on 28 Jun 2026,Sunday Weather & Environment
A record-breaking heatwave continues to sweep across Europe, leaving at least 1,000 excess deaths in France and shattering temperature records across several countries. Most of the victims were aged 65 and above, according to French health officials. Germany recorded a new all-time high of 41.7°C, while Denmark also experienced its hottest day on record. Hospitals are under heavy pressure, transport networks have been disrupted, and emergency alerts remain in place across several countries. Health experts and the World Health Organization have warned that extreme heat is becoming more frequent due to climate change and poses a growing public health threat.
