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Belgium: 3,000 Heatwave Deaths in 2026, Majority Linked to Climate Change

Sciensano attributes nearly 3,000 excess deaths in Belgium to three 2026 heatwaves, with over half linked to climate change. The summer was among the hottest on record, featuring an exceptional number of days above 30°C. This highlights the growing health impact of climate-driven extreme heat in Western Europe.

Le Soirabout 12 hours agoBECredibility 24%View source

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Mosaic Score4.8
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2
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