Increasing threat of global warming: Nearly 10 thousand deaths due to extreme heat in Europe, elderly most affected

London. The effects of climate change are now clearly visible in many parts of the world. Europe is in the grip of record breaking heat this year, where due to heat wave and extreme temperatures About 10 thousand additional deaths It is estimated that it will happen. Scientists (Europe) say that due to rising global temperatures, such deadly heatwaves are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity than before.

Death toll increased at the end of June

According to data collected from various countries in Europe, a sharp jump in the number of deaths was recorded after the temperature increased abnormally in the last week of June. Experts say that the effect of extreme heat is not limited to heat stroke only, but it also makes heart disease, respiratory diseases and other health problems serious.

People above 65 years of age are most affected

According to EuroMOMO data, Week ending June 28 in Europe approx. 14,260 additional deaths Were recorded. in these More than 12 thousand deaths 65 years or older Belonged to the people of. total that week 84,583 deaths recorded, a large number of which are believed to be related to extreme heat.

According to experts, the elderly and people already suffering from serious illnesses are most sensitive to extreme temperatures.

In many cases the real reason cannot be recorded

Researchers say that not every death due to heat is recorded in official records due to heatwave. For example, a person may have a heart attack due to extreme temperatures, but the cause on the death certificate is simply written as heart attack. Due to this, the actual number of deaths due to heat often appears less.

Worrying figures emerged in different countries

Many countries in Europe have released figures on additional heat-related deaths this year.

• Germany By about the beginning of July in 6,830 additional deaths were recorded, in which 6,470 people 65 years of age or older Were from.
• belgium Between June 18 and July 1, approximately 1,747 additional deaths Were recorded.
• spain from the scorching heat about 937 people Lost his life.
• Netherlands This year’s summer is about 480 additional deaths was estimated.
• Britain In England and Wales during May and June in 2,700 people The death was said to be related to extreme heat.
• France Compared to the previous week between June 22 and 28, approximately 2,000 additional deaths Was registered.

Climate change is considered a major reason

Climate scientists say that the frequency, duration and intensity of heatwaves are continuously increasing due to global warming. Europe has been facing continuous extreme heat for the last few years, due to which thousands of people have lost their lives.

Experts believe that if greenhouse gas emissions are not controlled and effective steps are not taken on climate change, the risk of such extreme heat and loss of life due to it may increase further in the coming years.