Europe Trapped in Extreme Heat: Record Temperatures and Rising Death Toll


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The omega heat dome phenomenon, which traps hot air for an extended period, has blanketed Europe, leading to a surge in fatalities.

After approximately 70,000 people died due to a heatwave in 2003, Europe strengthened its preventive measures. Why, then, is the damage from heatwaves not decreasing?

We have summarized the heatwave situation in Europe.

Reported by Lee Mi-sun | Video by Chae Ji-won | Graphics by Lee Hee-moon | Narration by Yeo Hyun-kyo | Produced by Knowledge Contents IP Team

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