European heatwave affects 92 million people

A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures forecast to exceed 35°C for at least 92 million people, particularly in France, Italy, and Spain, on August 12. The heatwave also extends to the Balkans, including Greece, Albania, and Croatia, while the United Kingdom is expected to see temperatures above 30°C for 43 million people and is on track for its hottest summer on record, according to the United Kingdom — Met Office. The analysis, based on German weather service forecasts and population projections from the European Union — Joint Research Centre, indicates that over 300 million people across Europe will experience temperatures above 30°C. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves to human-caused climate change. The heatwave has contributed to a historically hot summer of drought and wildfires, and has reportedly contributed to thousands of deaths so far. The analysis, similar to that of the Austrian NGO Klimadashboard, likely underestimates the affected population in urban areas due to the model's resolution.