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Germany records most fatalities from Europe's latest heatwave
According to a report published on July 9 by the Robert Koch Institute, which oversees public health in Germany, deaths linked to high temperatures are estimated at more than 5,000. Experts argue that the country is significantly less prepared for heatwaves than France.
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Germany Records Highest Number of Drowning Deaths Since 2003 Heatwave
Germany Records Highest Number of Drowning Deaths Since 2003 Heatwave
Russia Today
· Jul 13, 2026
Europe records 10,000 excess deaths amid extreme heatwave
More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded in Europe last month amid the worst heatwave in decades, Reuters reported, citing official data Read Full Article at RT.com
Hindustan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?
We analyse 854 cities to see which will be worst affected
Daily Sabah
· Jul 9, 2026
Germany reports over 5,000 heat-related deaths after June scorcher
Germany's public health authorities have recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths this year, most during a late June heat wave. The latest figure already surpassed the...
Arab Times Online
· Jun 28, 2026
Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths
PARIS, Jun 28: A deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adh...
UrduPoint
· Jul 13, 2026
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave
Vanguard News
· Jul 12, 2026
99 drowned in June as heatwave stifles Germany
Germany was among the nations hit by a stifling June heatwave in western Europe, which set temperature records in several places across the country as the mercury rose as high as 41.7C. The post 99 drowned in June as heatwave stifles Germany appeared first on Vanguard News.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 13, 2026
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed. The vast majority – more than 9,000 – were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization. Extreme heat can kill by causing heatstroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory...
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
Intel Slava
· Jul 4, 2026
[Photo] 🇪🇺⚡️ — The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reu [...]
— The heatwave in Europe has claimed the lives of 3,700 people, according to Reuters.According to the agency, the most severe heatwave ever recorded lasted from around June 20 to June 28.In France, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, there were 2,025 excess deaths recorded. The mortality rate particularly increased among people over 45 years old.In Belgium, according to the Health Ministry, about 1,200 excess deaths were recorded between June 18 and June 29. In the Netherlands, the heatwave led to approximately 480 excess deaths, mainly among people over 80 years old.@Intelslava
AllSides
· Jun 30, 2026
Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record
Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spread east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C, with extreme heat warnings across the region. Germany recorded a new all-time high of 41.7C, in Coschen, near the Polish border in eastern Brandenburg, according to preliminary data from the national weather service. This broke the previous record of 41.5C set a day earlier in Drewitz.
Korea Times News
· Jul 13, 2026
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data show
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data show
RTL Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Heatwave: At least 5,100 additional deaths recorded in Germany, RKI reports
More than 5,100 heat-related deaths were recorded in Germany during the final week of June, as the country experienced unprecedented temperatures, according to the Robert Koch Institute.
Hi China
· Jun 30, 2026
Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. The WHO is working with its members and partners to address the health threats posed by extreme heat through focusing on preparedness, prevention and stronger health system responses. #Trending
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa
PARIS: Perancis, Belanda dan Belgium merekodkan 3,700 kematian sepanjang gelombang haba bulan lalu yang menyebabkan suhu melonjak di seluruh Eropah. Pihak berkuasa memberi amaran angka tersebut masih awal dan berkemungkinan meningkat. Pakar berkata, gelombang haba yang berlaku sekitar 20 hingga 28 Jun itu merupakan antara paling teruk pernah direkodkan di Eropah, menyebabkan gangguan kepada penjanaan ... Read more The post Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Bali Times
· Jun 30, 2026
WHO Warns as Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Claims More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths
GENEVA – Europe’s relentless heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health – Read More...
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Europe’s human sacrifice to the weather gods
Over 1,000 people have died across Europe in recent weeks due to the current record-breaking heat wave, more than doubling last summer’s death toll. Across Europe, particularly in Spain and France, people have seen all-time high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Southern France hit 111 degrees last Tuesday, the hottest day in the country since official []
Independent Online
· Jul 13, 2026
New data links 10,000 European deaths to heatwave
New data links 10,000 European deaths to heatwave
Ariana News
· Jul 3, 2026
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
UPI
· Jun 29, 2026
WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths
WHO: Europe's heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 27, 2026
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east
Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as [] The post Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
LIVE: Heat map shows high temperatures across Europe
Heat map shows temperatures across Europe as large parts of Western Europe are in the grip of a deadly early summer heatwave that has killed dozens, disrupted power supplies, and shut schools and cultural landmarks. Temperatures hit 104F in parts of Europe on June 28 as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave. #heatwave #europe #heatmap #westerneurope #france #summer #climate #weather #climatechange #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Daily Mirror
· Jun 29, 2026
Over 1,300 deaths linked to record-breaking European heatwave, WHO says
Over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since June 21 amid the record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said
RTÉ News
· Jun 28, 2026
1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave, says WHO
The World Health Organization has said that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since 21 June in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
Kuwait Times
· Jun 26, 2026
How heatwaves are dangerous to human health
PARIS: A punishing heatwave overwhelming hospitals in Europe is just the latest reminder of the deadly threat such scorching temperatures can pose to human health. At least 150 mil...
teleSUR English
· Jun 29, 2026
WHO Reports 1,300+ Heat‑Related Deaths in Europe Amid Heatwave
More than 1,300 people have died across Europe over the past week due to an intense heatwave that began on June 20, the World Health Organization reported on Sunday. The continent is the fastest‑warming region on Earth, with temperature increases double the global average. Europe currently endures what scientists have called the worst such event []
Al Bawaba
· Jun 25, 2026
Three-year-old found dead in car during France’s heatwave
ALBAWABA - The death count rises as Europe is facing one of its worst heatwaves in history - the latest victim of the incessant heat is a three-year-old child in a locked car...
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
'France, Belgium & The Netherlands saw 3,700 excess deaths in heatwave'
Europe's recent heatwave, spanning June 20-28, has resulted in an alarming 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. France alone reported over 2,000 fatalities, with a significant rise in deaths among those over 45. Belgium and the Netherlands also registered hundreds of additional deaths, primarily affecting the elderly. Experts attribute this extreme heat to climate change, warning that initial figures may increase.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
France and Belgium confirm over 3,000 excess deaths amid record European heatwave
A catastrophic heatwave that scorched Western Europe in late June has left a trail of unprecedented loss of life in its wake, with France and Belgium reporting a combined toll of over 3,200 excess deaths. As medical facilities and public services remain under extreme strain, government authorities across the continent are sounding the alarm that []
Sky News Australia
· Jun 28, 2026
World Health Organisation attributes 1,300 deaths across Europe to extreme heat
The World Health Organisation has attributed 1,300 unexpected deaths across Europe to its record heatwave. National temperature records in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic were set on Sunday. France's Health Ministry says there have been 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday.
The Local Norway
· Jun 28, 2026
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
The Local Germany
· Jul 12, 2026
Drownings surge as heat stifles Germany
Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar
A deadly heatwave continued sweeping across Western Europe on Saturday, with Germany and Italy facing scorching temperatures as the extreme weather moved eastward after exceeding 40°C in several countries. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all recorded unusually high June temperatures, while forecasters warned that additional records could be broken as the heat advances toward [] The post Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Ghebreyesus: Europe Facing Unprecedented Heatwaves That Have Claimed Over 1,300 Lives
Ghebreyesus: Europe Facing Unprecedented Heatwaves That Have Claimed Over 1,300 Lives
The Namibian
· Jul 2, 2026
Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths
Europe’s unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Temperature records were broken across the continent again on Sunday – including in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic – as the extreme heat continued to move east. In a post on [] The post Europe’s heatwave linked to 1 300 deaths appeared first on The Namibian.
China Global Television Network
· Jun 28, 2026
WHO says over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
At least 10,000 people may be victims Europe's extreme heat
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – At least 10,000 people may have died as a result of extreme heat that affected Europe in the second half of June, according to data from Europe's mortality monitoring center.
USA TODAY
· Jun 22, 2026
Europeans, tourists brace as heatwave sends temperatures soaring past 104 degrees
Residents and tourists seek relief as extreme Europe heatwave pushes temperatures above 104 degrees amid widespread warnings. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/06/22/deadly-european-heatwave/90639798007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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