Germany and Spain report record heat fatalities
Germany and Spain experienced a record rise in deaths due to the heatwaves during the summer. Germany reported around 14,000 deaths, including 9,600 during a week from June 22 to June 28, when temperatures exceeded 41 degrees Celsius in some areas. In Spain, approximately 4,500 heat-related deaths have been reported since early June, while France recorded over 7,300 additional deaths during the same period. The majority of deaths in Germany were among people over 75 years old, often resulting from a combination of heat and pre-existing health conditions. The previous record was 8,900 cases in 2018. The hot and dry summer affected the European economy by increasing wildfires, damaging crops, and lowering water levels in major rivers.
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