Europe Bracing for a Sweltering Future: WHO's Alarming Warning As Europe continues to reel from the devastating effects of record-breaking summer heatwaves, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning: the continent must prepare for extreme heat in the same way it prepares for winter flu. Experts now believe that the extreme heat experienced this summer may be more than just a temporary anomaly, but a permanent shift in the region's climate. The WHO's warning comes as scientists reveal that the prolonged heatwave is not just a result of natural climate variability, but a symptom of a deeper, more lasting change. With temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, Europe's residents, governments, and infrastructure must adapt to a new reality, one in which heat becomes a constant and deadly threat.
WHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.