2003 European heat wave

The 2003 European heat wave was a natural disaster in Europe in July and August 2003. The heat led to the hottest summer on record since at least 1540. France was especially hard hit. The heat led to health crises in several countries. It combined with droughts to reduce crops in Southern Europe.

More than 70,000 people died in Europe. According to an Inserm study, nearly 19,000 people died in France. People also died in the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

Highest temperatures measured per country
 Country Temperature Location Date   Vienna 13 August    Aubange  12 August    Saint-Christol-lès-Alès 12 August   Perl-Nennig 8 August    Catenanuova 17 July    Remich 12 August   Arcen 7 August   Amareleja 1 August    Córdoba 1 August    Grono 11 August    Faversham 10 August 

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