An official Government reply to a Malta Daily question, informed us that, over the past weekend, 1 person died of hyperthermia and 3 other persons died of dehydration.
On the other hand, multiple sources that spoke to Malta Daily are also claiming that more people passed away with similar causes of death during the past few hours, however this has not been confirmed nor denied by any official source from Government or the Health Department.
Other local news portals have reported that people passed away due to the heatwave conditions that are hitting Malta.
Elevated temperatures extend beyond mere discomfort, posing severe risks to human health and even carrying the potential for fatality. Research reveals that among all natural calamities, extreme heat stands as the most lethal, claiming more lives than the combined toll of hurricanes and tornadoes.
This alarming fact underscores the critical importance of recognising and addressing the health implications associated with high temperatures.