Summer 2026 – Historic High in Heat-Related Deaths
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Summer 2026 was the warmest in Europe on record, leading to an estimated 16,300 heat-related deaths in Germany. This figure is based on statistical correlations between mortality and temperature, with prolonged heat and insufficient nighttime cooling identified as primary causes.
Source: dw.com
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