Germany records over 4,000 deaths in one week due to heatwave
Germany recorded 4,000 additional deaths during the late June heatwave.
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The fact
Health authorities link this excess mortality to extreme temperatures, exceeding 38°C in several regions.
This toll surpasses that of the 2003 heatwave, setting a new record for the country.
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Why it matters
Ce bilan illustre l’impact sanitaire croissant des vagues de chaleur en Europe, avec des conséquences démographiques et économiques majeures pour les systèmes de santé.