A record-breaking heatwave in Europe has caused around 1,000 additional deaths in France. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The heatwave lasted several days, with temperatures reaching record levels. In France, around 1,000 people died, higher than the usual number. In Germany, high temperatures caused significant damage to tram infrastructure in Leipzig. In Bucharest, Romania, the national weather forecaster issued a red code warning for extreme heat in parts of the country.
At the Vatican, people cooled off in a fountain after Pope Leo XIV recited the Angelus noon prayer from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square. In Hamburg, thousands of fans celebrated at a concert by techno star Paul Kalkbrenner while a water cannon was in operation.
The heatwave set records in many European countries. Experts say such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to climate change.