Germany just released some sad news. About 14,000 people died this past summer because of the extreme heat. Experts are calling this a major wake-up call for the rest of Europe.

Even though many people think of Germany as a cooler country, the heatwaves were very intense. This spike in deaths was so high that some researchers are comparing it to the danger levels seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is a big debate happening right now about how to handle this. In many parts of Europe, people are not used to using air conditioning. A lot of locals still refuse to put AC units in their homes, even as summers get hotter and more dangerous.

Because of these heatwaves, businesses are also looking at the impact. Insurance companies that cover life and health risks are now trying to figure out how to manage these losses. Experts at S&P, a major financial firm, say that these companies have enough money to handle the current situation, but it shows how serious the problem has become.

As temperatures continue to rise, leaders are worried that what happened in Germany could happen in other countries too. The main goal now is to figure out how to keep people safe when the heat gets extreme, especially since many homes in Europe aren't built to keep the heat out.

Source: Euronews.com