Yet, this is not just a European problem. While Europe is currently warming faster than any other continent during summer, extreme heat is a growing global threat. Similar deadly heatwaves have struck South Asia, the Middle East, and North America in recent years, killing thousands and overwhelming healthcare systems.

Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to an analysis.

Researchers said they believe that human-driven climate change probably intensified the recent European heat wave and increased the number of heat-related deaths.