World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge made a statement about the heat wave that affected Europe. Heat wave causing loss of life “scary and apocalyptic” Kluge stated that, “Governments must show political will to abandon empty rhetoric and implement the climate change program in the Paris Agreement.” used the phrases.
“THREEEN HUMAN BEING”
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, in his written statement, evaluated the deaths caused by the heat wave that affected Europe.
Underlining that European countries should prepare a joint plan against the negative impact of the heat wave as a result of climate change, Kluge said, “The current crisis threatens public health and the existence of humanity.” used the phrase.
“RELATED TO THE DOOM”
Noting that the heatwaves, which caused many deaths across Europe, are “unprecedented, frightening and apocalyptic”, Kluge said, “Governments must abandon empty rhetoric and show the political will to implement the climate change program in the Paris Agreement.” made its assessment.
Drawing attention to WHO’s recommendations to protect public health in hot weather, Kluge said: “Keep your body cool and drink water. Use loose and thin clothes. Take a cold outside. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks.” gave advice.
Kluge also drew attention to the importance of everyone exposed to hot weather to spend at least 2-3 hours a day in a temperate environment.
AT LEAST 1700 PEOPLE LOSE LIVES
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that at least 1700 deaths occurred in Spain and Portugal in the last 2 weeks due to heat waves.
Source: AA