Summer 2026 was Europe's deadliest on record: Over 50,000 people died in urban areas - with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths, study estimates
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Researchers from Imperial College London estimate that extreme heat caused more than 50,000 deaths in urban areas. This data covers 30 different countries, including the UK. The study indicates that climate change was responsible for two thirds of these fatalities. This makes the summer of 2026 the deadliest on record for Europe.
Scientists from Imperial College London predict that over 50,000 people died in urban areas across 30 countries, including the UK, as a result of extreme heat.