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Heatwaves led to thousands of deaths in Germany and Spain
Research shows that summer heatwaves have caused approximately 14,000 deaths in Germany and 4,500 in Spain this year, marking new record numbers that surpass previous years' death rates, especially among seniors over 75. Germany recorded its highest death toll since 2018, with a significant spike during the last week of June when temperatures exceeded 41°C. In Spain, July 2026 was the hottest month since records began in 1961, leading to crop damage and unprecedented wildfires. Estimates indicate that the highest number of heat-related deaths occur during periods of extreme heat, but heat is not always listed as a cause on death certificates, making it difficult to determine its true impact on mortality figures.
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