Germany reports 810 heat-related deaths as temperatures hit 40°C
According to data from the Robert Koch Institute, Germany saw approximately 810 excess deaths connected to the heat between April and the end of June 2026, a period when temperatures climbed past 40°C. The highest number of casualties occurred in individuals over the age of 85. In the majority of these instances, fatalities resulted from the interaction between high heat and underlying health issues, though direct heatstroke was the cause of death in some cases.
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