Germany reports record 15,800 heat deaths
Germany recorded a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer, according to the national public health institute. The figure comes as Europe faced several intense heatwaves during the season. People aged over 75 were the worst affected group. The Robert Koch Institute said around 9,600 deaths occurred during one week in late June. Temperatures climbed above […]
Germany has recorded a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer. The national public health institute, the Robert Koch Institute, reported that people aged over 75 were the worst affected group.
According to the Robert Koch Institute, around 9,600 heat-related deaths occurred in one week in late June. The institute also reported that another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid-August.
This summer's heat-related deaths have surpassed the previous record of 8,900 set in 2018. The Robert Koch Institute has been collecting heat mortality data for the past decade. Extreme heat can cause death directly or in combination with existing health conditions.
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