Canicula face ravagii în Europa: Germania raportează 14.000 de decese, Franța și Spania, mii de victime • Newsweek România

Germany has reported approximately 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, surpassing its previous record. France and Spain also reported significant fatalities due to heatwaves. The elderly, particularly those over 75, were the most affected demographic. The Robert Koch Institute noted that many deaths occurred during a particularly hot week in late June. Experts suggest that the actual death toll may be underestimated due to the indirect nature of heat-related fatalities. Calls for better heat protection measures in hospitals and care facilities have been made, highlighting the need for substantial investment in climate control systems.