Horrifying revelations in research on increasing extreme heat
European reporter, Daily Dawn, Dawn TV report
Barcelona: The number of deaths in 12 major European cities during a severe heat wave has reached 2,300 in just 10 days.
According to the world news agency, these deaths occurred between June 23 and July 2 in 12 major European cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Milan.
Of these 2,300 deaths, 1,500 were directly caused by climate change, most of which were the elderly, the sick, children and those working outdoors.
Such a large number of deaths in major cities also occurred because roads and buildings absorb heat and the intensity of the heat increases.
Imperial College London researcher Ben Clarke said that climate change has significantly increased temperatures, making these conditions even more dangerous.
Dr Gary Fallos Constantinoudis said that an increase of just two to four degrees can make the difference between life and death. That is why heat waves are called ‘silent killers’ because most deaths occur quietly in homes or hospitals.
According to the research agency Copernicus Climate Change Service, June 2025 was the third warmest June in the world, while Western Europe recorded its warmest June ever.
Experts have warned that heat waves will be more intense, more frequent and affect more people in the coming years due to greenhouse gas emissions.
A study has shown that many areas of southern Europe have experienced “tropical nights”, in which night temperatures are not low enough for the human body to rest.
Experts have stressed that if climate change is not controlled quickly and effectively, this ‘silent killer’ will continue to claim more lives in the coming years.
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