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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.

By 9 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 9 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET

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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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