Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows

The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries.

Spain registered nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths from June 1 to August 19th, the highest amount during this period since 2022, according to figures from the public Carlos III Health Institute consulted by AFP Thursday.

Heat deaths in Germany, France, Italy and Spain soar  euractiv.com

Germany registered around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, worse than a previous record high in 2018, official data showed Thursday.

Germany's public health authority said around 9,600 of its 14,000 heat-related deaths occurred in one late June week. Spain's public health institute reported 4,458 such deaths from June 1 to August 19, the most for the period since 2022.

Germany's public health authority said around 9,600 of its 14,000 heat-related deaths occurred in one late June week. Spain's public health institute reported 4,458 such deaths from June 1 to August 19, the most for the period since 2022.