Berlin, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Germany reports record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer

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2026-08-27

Germany has registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggles through a series of punishing heatwaves, the national public health institute said Thursday. The worst affected group were people over 75, and around 9,600 deaths were recorded in one week in late June when Germany baked in temperatures over 40C, said the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid......

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