Germany records 16,300 heatwave deaths

Germany recorded the highest number of heatwave-related deaths, totaling 16,300 cases during this summer, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute. The number of fatalities increased significantly compared to the previous year, which reported 15,800 cases, with the majority of deaths among individuals over 75 years old, especially between June 22 and 28. The rise is attributed to climate change and ongoing exposure to heatwaves, with the highest toll previously recorded in 2018, at 8,900 cases.

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