The record-setting heat waves have brought about severe health implications, with over 1,300 deaths reported during the Hajj pilgrimage alone as temperatures soared to 52C.
Research indicates that heat waves are increasingly frequent and more severe, putting millions at risk for dehydration, heart attacks, and worsening respiratory ailments.
Urban areas with concrete traps heat, creating dangerously high overnight temperatures that compound the risks of heat stress, especially among vulnerable populations like women and seniors.
In 2022, Europe experienced an estimated 61,672 deaths attributable to heat, highlighting the urgent need to understand and address the health impacts of extreme temperatures.
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