Germany: Over 5,000 Deaths Linked to Heatwave This Year

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More than 5,000 deaths in Germany this year have been linked to extreme heat, according to the Robert Koch Institute.
During the week of June 22 to June 28, 4,310 deaths related to excessive heat were reported.
The institute emphasizes that the country is in a "transitional phase" due to climate change, experiencing increasingly frequent heatwaves.
Individuals over the age of 85 are particularly vulnerable to the effects of the heat.
Experts note that German buildings and habits have not adequately adapted to these rising temperatures.

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