Beirut: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that more than 1,300 additional deaths have been recorded due to the heatwave affecting Europe since June 21, according to reports. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted in a post on platform "X" on Sunday that rising temperatures have significantly impacted the continent.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, over one million people in Europe are currently experiencing extreme heat. The heatwave has led to hundreds of deaths, closure of schools, and severe strain on electricity grids. The situation remains critical as countries strive to manage the challenges posed by unprecedented temperature levels.

Record-high temperatures have been observed across several European countries. In Denmark, temperatures reached 37°C for the first time since records began in 1874. The Czech Republic saw temperatures exceed 40°C for the first time, while Germany recorded a new high of 41.5°C, with nighttime temperatures reaching 39.5°C from Saturday into Sunday. These extreme conditions have prompted France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Hungary to declare maximum alert levels as the heatwave advances toward northeastern Europe.