Swiss Re Experts Warn Of Growing Risks From Heatwaves

2025-06-12 02:26:36

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Up to half a million people worldwide die every year as a result of extreme heat, according to a report published by reinsurer Swiss Re on Thursday. This content was published on June 12, 2025 - 15:46 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

Deutsch de Swiss Re-Experten warnen vor wachsenden Risiken aus Hitzewellen Original Read more: Swiss Re-Experten warnen vor wachsenden Risiken aus Hitzewelle

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That is more than earthquakes, floods and hurricanes combined.

Heat stress leads to exhaustion, heat stroke and organ failure or aggravates cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Elderly people and pregnant women are particularly at risk. And there is evidence that the severity, frequency and duration of extreme heatwaves are increasing.

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