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Europe heat wave: Over 1,300 excess deaths, WHO says

DW English · Jun 28, 2026, 7:17 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21.
  • Germany saw yet another day of extreme heat, especially in the east
  • The 'heat dome' currently over Western Europe is forecast to move to Central Europe and the Balkans

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The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21. Germany logged yet another heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius. Follow DW for the latest.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Frh STemperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius in several European countries on Sunday Image: Jaap Arriens/Sipa USA/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know France has reported at least 1,000 more deaths than average during the heat wave

Germany saw yet another day of extreme heat, especially in the east

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