Germany records over 5,000 heat-related deaths by June
New figures indicate that thousands of people in Germany have died due to extreme heat during the first half of the year, according to The Local.
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According to data reported by The Local, Germany has recorded more than 5,000 deaths linked to extreme heat in the period up to the end of June 2026.
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