New timelapse maps show how scorching 40C heatwave spread across Europe causing tens of thousands of deaths

Tens of thousands of Europeans have died this summer due to scorching temperatures sometimes exceeding 40C with multiple records being smashed across the continent

At least 35,000 excess deaths have occurred across Europe during four record-breaking summer heatwavesAt least 35,000 excess deaths have happened across Europe during four record-breaking heatwaves this summer, according to a report by the Guardian. The actual toll is likely to be significantly higher, with August data