50,000 Deaths, Nearly $19 Billion GDP Hit: What Extreme Summer Cost Europe

Across the continent, vital infrastructure suffered. Wildfires destroyed homes, hospitals overheated, transport broke down and cooling systems in fridges and air conditioners failed.
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- Economy & RBI
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- Friday, 23 October 2026, 8:34 am IST
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