German institute estimates 5,100 heat-related deaths in June heatwave

German institute estimates 5,100 heat-related deaths in June heatwave

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The institute estimated that heat-related deaths increased by 4,310 during the week of June 22–28, when Germany experienced its most intense heat.

The institute noted that its estimate for the period from April through June 28 carries a wide margin of uncertainty, ranging from 4,410 to 5,850 heat-related deaths.

Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa Some 5,100 people died in Germany from heat-related causes during June’s heatwave, according to estimates by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).

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