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More than half of Europe faced intense summer heat stress, EU monitor says

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Briefings

The European Union's climate monitor reported that 52% of Europe experienced intense heat stress during the summer of 2026, marking the third warmest summer on record. Western Europe recorded its hottest summer overall, with multiple countries setting national temperature records. This assessment was made on Friday, October 2, 2026, highlighting the severe impact of climate change on European regions.

Key points

• 52% of Europe experienced intense heat stress during the summer of 2026, the EU's climate monitor reported.
• Western Europe recorded its hottest summer overall, with several countries setting national temperature records.

Context and limitations

Data covers the summer of 2026 only; specific country-level heat stress percentages and individual temperature records are not detailed in the source.

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