12,500 Die in Germany from Extreme Heat
An estimated 12,500 people died in Germany due to extreme heat between April 6 and August 2, 2026, according to the Robert Koch Institute, with the highest mortality occurring between June 22 and 28 when temperatures reached around +40°C.
Consensus
- The number of deaths in Germany due to extreme heat in 2026 was estimated at 12,500.
- The period of highest heat-related mortality occurred between June 22 and June 28, 2026.
- Temperatures in many German regions reached approximately +40°C during the peak heat period.
- The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) provided the data on heat-related deaths.
- Most heat-related deaths were among people aged 65 and older.
- The number of heat-related deaths in 2026 significantly exceeded average annual figures.
Points of divergence
- The data was reported by the Robert Koch Institute and published by Izvestia. — riamo
- The peak heat period was from June 22 to June 28, with 9,600 deaths recorded during those days. — tg_dwglavnoe
- The article cites Der Spiegel to explain that heat is rarely listed as the direct cause of death in official statistics. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (2 sources)
- Number of heat-related deaths in Germany estimated at 12,500 people — РИАМО
- Number of deaths from abnormal heat in Germany reached 12,500 people — DW Главное