AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeatwave Toll in France: Public Health France says about 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24, with 85% of excess deaths among people 65+ and the biggest jump among those dying at home, especially in Île-de-France. Eastern Push of the Crisis: As the heat shifts east, Germany reports new record temperatures (including a 41.5°C daytime high) and Berlin uses water cannons to cool crowds while Poland, Czechia and Slovakia brace for 40°C+. Climate Link: A World Weather Attribution study says this kind of heat and humidity would have been virtually impossible decades ago and is now far more likely due to climate change. Wildfires, Power Strain, Disruption: The heatwave has triggered wildfires, transport and hospital overload, and even Eiffel Tower lightning after storms. Public Safety Warnings: Authorities across Europe urge people to avoid strenuous activity and cool safely as the death toll and infrastructure stress mount. Culture Amid Heat: The Angelus literary longlist spotlights Central and Eastern Europe’s voices, including Serhiy Zhadan and Yuliya Ilyukha.
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