Germany recorded 32 percent spike in deaths in June heat wave
Deaths in Germany spiked 32 percent during a record heat wave in June compared to levels in the previous four years, official data showed on June 14.
Nationwide, about 23,900 people died between June 22 and June 28, an increase of 7,100 compared with the two previous weeks, according to Germany’s statistics agency.
Sweltering weather swept across western Europe last month, with temperatures in parts of Germany topping 41 degrees Celsius.
The report revised upward revision the agency’s previous estimate of around 6,800 heat-related deaths during the heat wave.
