This Summer Is Going to Kill a Lot of People

Deadly pre-summer heat is already hitting India and parts of Europe, with deaths reported and new temperature records set in the UK and France.

Italy has restricted outdoor work as officials warn of dangerous conditions for workers and vulnerable residents.

Meteorologists say a strong El Niño could intensify global heat this summer, raising the risk of more deaths and infrastructure strain.

The episode underscores how poorly prepared many countries remain for extreme heat, despite climate change making such events more likely.