Germany records 9600 heatwave deaths
Recent estimates from the German Robert Koch Institute indicate that the number of deaths linked to the intense heatwave that struck Germany in late June reached approximately 9,600 during the week of June 22 to 28. This brings the total heat-related deaths for this year to around 11,900. These figures are higher than previous levels, as past years reported between 5,000 to 9,000 deaths. The risk has been particularly severe for the elderly over 85 years old, who accounted for more than 6,000 deaths. The rise in fatalities is mainly attributed to the increased temperatures, with many German regions reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius. Data confirm that an increase in the weekly average temperature to 20 degrees Celsius further heightens the risk of heat-related deaths.
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