Khaberni - The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced more than 1,300 early deaths linked to rising temperatures in Europe during a week of extreme heat.
Ghebreyesus wrote on the "X" platform: "Since June 21, more than 1,300 early deaths linked to rising temperatures have been recorded in Europe."
He added: "Heat stress is often called 'the silent killer' because its effects do not always appear immediately."
The Director-General of the World Health Organization pointed out that Europe is "the fastest warming continent in the world," with temperature rises at "twice the global average."
He confirmed that "European homes, workplaces, and schools were not built to withstand such temperatures."
Since mid-June, Europe has been experiencing an unusual heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in France, Spain, Italy, the UK, and several other countries.
The international organization concerned with climate, "World Weather Attribution", reported last Friday that the unprecedented heatwave affecting several European countries is the strongest in the continent's meteorological history.
The authorities have announced red alert levels, closed schools, imposed restrictions on public events, and advised residents to stay away from open spaces.
