Germany faces 12,500 heatwave deaths
Germany recorded a record number of heat-related deaths during the summer of 2026, with approximately 12,500 people dying between April 6 and August 2. This surpasses previous figures such as 2018, which recorded around 9,400 deaths, and 2019, which saw nearly 7,700 cases. Most of the deaths were linked to extreme high temperatures, reaching 41.8 degrees Celsius on June 27, with 252 weather stations recording record-breaking measurements. These figures highlight the increasing health risks posed by heatwaves and the recurrence of extreme climate events, as rising temperatures and the impacts of climate change continue to affect public health.
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