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Tunisia Telegraph: Sun Hits Germany With Nearly 12,000 Victims
German Robert Koch Institute estimates revealed that the severe heatwave that struck Germany in late June 2026 caused approximately 11,900 deaths since the beginning of the year. This number surpasses the total annual death toll since 2016, with the data emphasizing that seniors over 85 were the most affected, accounting for more than 6,000 deaths. The data confirms that weekly average temperatures exceeding 20°C contribute to increased mortality rates. Experts consider that extended and extreme heatwaves pose an increasingly significant health challenge in Germany and Europe, particularly for the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.
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