The World Health Organization (WHO) says extreme heat has claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022. The figure is presented as the impact of heat described as a “silent killer.” According to the WHO, the latest assessment comes as a heatwave affects multiple countries and brings unusually high temperatures, with some regions recording their highest-ever May temperatures. The reports note that the extreme heat conditions are occurring during spring rather than only in midsummer, increasing concern about repeated and potentially longer heat events. While the sources describe the overall death toll and the broader pattern of high temperatures across the region, they do not provide country-by-country breakdowns in the excerpts. The WHO’s statement links the rising health risks to heat waves, emphasizing that heat can lead to fatalities even without dramatic or immediate warning signs. The accounts collectively focus on the WHO’s regional estimate and the timing of the current heatwave, highlighting record-setting May temperatures.