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Germany Records Nearly 10,000 Heat-Related Deaths This Year

The Robert Koch Institute reports that approximately 9,800 people died from high temperatures in Germany up to mid-July.

By 30 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET Updated 30 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET

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According to The Local, approximately 9,800 people have died due to high temperatures in Germany up to mid-July. Figures released by the Robert Koch Institute indicate that this year's total has already surpassed the death toll recorded in any single year over the past decade.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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