RKI figures: Heat wave in Germany claims more than 5000 deaths
RKI figures: Heatwave in Germany claims more than 5000 deaths
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RKI figures: Heatwave in Germany claims more than 5000 deaths. More than two-thirds of Europeans – around 410 million people – were present during the heatwave from 15 to 30. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the average temperature in Western Europe reached 20.74 degrees Celsius in June, more than 3 degrees above the normal for the period 1991 to 2020.
Furthermore, This surpassed the previous record from June 2025. A recent report by Destatis recorded a 30 percent increase in deaths in June, the peak of the summer heatwave, compared to previous years. June is exposed to temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, as an analysis by the news agency AFP shows.
In addition, More than 5000 people die in the heat wave – especially pre-ill people affected According to the RKI researchers, the number of deaths is twice as high as the total number of heat-related victims in the previous year. The RKI recorded over 5000 deaths due to record temperatures.
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RKI figures: Heatwave in Germany claims more than 5000 deaths.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMore than two-thirds of Europeans – around 410 million people – were present during the heatwave from 15 to 30.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the average temperature in Western Europe reached 20.74 degrees Celsius in June, more than 3 degrees above the normal for the period 1991 to 2020.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis surpassed the previous record from June 2025.
reliability low1/2 sourcesA recent report by Destatis recorded a 30 percent increase in deaths in June, the peak of the summer heatwave, compared to previous years.
reliability low1/2 sourcesJune is exposed to temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, as an analysis by the news agency AFP shows.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMore than 5000 people die in the heat wave – especially pre-ill people affected According to the RKI researchers, the number of deaths is twice as high as the total number of heat-related victims in the previous year.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe RKI recorded over 5000 deaths due to record temperatures.
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