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Which organization has said that at least 15k died of hot weather in Europe in 2022?
A
WMO
B
UNEP
C
FAO
D
WHO
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The global mean temperature in 2022 is estimated to be 1.15 degree Celsius above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) average, likely making the eight years from 2015 the warmest on record, the World Meteorological Organisation said in a report on Sunday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Geneva [Switzerland], November 7 (ANI): At least 15,000 were killed by hot weather in Europe this year, said WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Henri Kluge on Monday.

Detailed explanation-3: -From June to August 2022, persistent heatwaves affected parts of Europe, causing evacuations and at least 26,000 heat-related deaths, making these heat waves the deadliest meteorological events in 2022. The highest temperature recorded was 47.0 °C (116.6 °F) in Pinhão, Portugal, on 14 July.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Germany, there were more than 4,500 heat-related deaths this summer, according to the Robert Koch Institut, which said 2022 was the country’s warmest summer since weather records began in 1881.

Detailed explanation-5: -On September 1, Death Valley hit 52.8 °C (127 °F) a global record for September. On September 4, a monthly record was set in Casper, Wyoming at 37.8 °C (100 °F). Sacramento hit a record high on September 6, of 46.7 °C (116 °F). San Francisco also had a daily record that day of 36.1 °C (97 °F).

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