Germany records over 5,000 heat-related deaths in June heat wave

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The Robert Koch Institute estimated that 5,120 people in Germany died from heat from the start of this summer through June 28, surpassing the recent annual average of about 2,900 heat-related deaths from 2023–2025. The institute said 4,310 of those deaths occurred in the week of June 22–28, when parts of the country exceeded 40°C and some stations recorded above 41°C. Older people were hardest hit, with about 2,950 deaths among those aged 85 and older. The finding draws on monitored death records and weather service data and highlights an acute strain on public health during extreme heat.

Over 5,000 heat-related deaths recorded in Germany by end of June