AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeatwave Toll & Health: France says the heatwave has driven about 1,000 excess deaths since June 24, with most victims aged 65+ and many dying at home; officials warn the figure is preliminary and likely to rise. Central Europe Records: Poland hit a new all-time high of 40.3°C in Toruń as the extreme heat moves east, while Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic also logged record temperatures and issued red alerts. Transport & Infrastructure Strain: In Germany, extreme heat damaged roads (including buckling on the A2) and disrupted rail plans, with Deutsche Bahn urging people to avoid nonessential travel. Climate Drivers: Scientists and the WHO say human-caused climate change made this kind of heat far more likely, and El Niño is not the main cause. Safety Risks Beyond Heat: France also reports heat-linked drownings and cardiac arrests as people seek relief in water.
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