More than 1.300 people died since June 21 Due to the high temperatures recorded in Europe, the alert was issued by the World Health Organization. (WHO).
In a message on social media, the organization's director-general, Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusHe stated that the continent "is the one that is warming the most on Earth, registering a temperature increase twice the global average."
According to Tedros, 150 million people are currently facing extreme heat waves. He noted that homes, workplaces, and schools in Europe were not built to withstand these temperatures, and that the phenomenon is often called the "silent killer."
The director-general added that heat waves, once rare, have become almost annual. "Driven by climate change and global warming, the phenomenon of heat waves, which used to occur once per generation, now happens almost every year," he said.
Tedros reported that the WHO is working with Member States and partners to address health risks, focusing on preparedness, prevention, and strengthening health systems. The organization encourages European countries to adopt action plans that link heat to health.
In just over a week, the extreme heat led several countries to register record temperatures. In France, thermometers exceeded 40°C in several regions. Denmark, with 37°C, recorded its highest temperature since measurements began.
In Italy, the Apulia region (Puglia) also suffered from the heat. In inland areas of provinces like Foggia, temperatures exceeded 41°C.
In cities like Rome, the intense heat wave is affecting the cultural sector. Some major tourist attractions have suspended ticket sales and restricted public access.
(With information from ANSA Brazil)
