Germany faces 16,300 heatwave deaths

Germany recorded 16,300 heat-related deaths during the severe heatwaves that swept across Europe this summer, the largest of their kind. This unprecedented figure reflects the increasing impact of climate change on health. The most affected age group is those over 75 years old, who experienced around 9,600 deaths from June to August, especially during the week of June 22 to 28. The number of deaths in Germany exceeded the previous record set in 2018, which was 8,900. Overall, the total deaths across Europe have surpassed 30,000 due to heatwaves and droughts. This increase is attributed to human activity linked to climate change.

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