Islamabad, July 10, 2025: Europe heatwave deaths have crossed 2,300, with scientists linking the deadly rise in temperature to climate change. A recent study by experts at Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine confirms that extreme heat between June 23 and July 2 claimed lives across 12 major European cities, including London, Paris, Rome, and Madrid.
The research attributes nearly 1,500 of these deaths—around 65%—directly to climate change, revealing that global warming sharply intensified the early summer heatwave. Cities saw temperatures soaring up to 4°C above normal, triggering fatal health risks, especially for the elderly and vulnerable populations.
According to scientists, climate change has tripled heat-related deaths in early summer months across Europe. “Heat extremes across Europe are increasing rapidly due to human-induced climate change,” the authors noted, urging immediate action to prevent future loss of life.
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In support, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that June 2025 was the third-warmest June ever recorded globally. Rising sea surface temperatures in the western Mediterranean worsened the situation, adding to heat stress in regions like Spain, Italy, and France.
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Climate expert Samantha Burgess warned that such events will become “more frequent, more intense, and more widespread” as global temperatures continue to climb. The situation poses a growing public health threat and highlights the urgent need for stronger climate policies and preventive infrastructure.
