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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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 unusual heat in Europe last year, during which several countries experienced record-breaking temperatures, contributed to the deaths of at least 15, 000 people, more than any other single extreme climate event, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organisation.

Detailed explanation-2: -NEW DELHI: Over 30 deaths were reported in India due to heat-related illness in 2022, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.No heat-related deaths have been reported in 2023, Minister of State for Health Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar said. Of the 33 heat-related deaths reported in 2022, 27 were from Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nov 24 (Reuters)-Summer heatwaves in France, Germany, Spain and Britain led to more than 20, 000 “excess” deaths, a report compiling official figures said on Thursday.

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