德国罗伯特·科赫研究所发布的最新报告显示，截至7月19日，德国今年高温相关死亡人数估计已达9800人[1]，这一数字超过了2016年以来任何完整年度的高温死亡人数[1]。6月下旬德国遭遇持续热浪，部分地区气温接近40摄氏度，个别地区超过41摄氏度，这波热浪造成了超过一半的高温相关死亡[1]。85岁及以上老年人受影响最为明显[1]。
高温导致的死亡多数情况下并非直接致命，而是与心血管、肺部、肾脏等既有基础疾病共同作用的结果[1]。德国联邦环境署预计未来高温相关死亡人数将进一步增加[1]。根据预测，到本世纪中叶，德国每年将增加10个高温日[1]。
Germany's Robert Koch Institute has released a report documenting a severe toll from extreme heat in 2026. As of July 19, heat-related deaths in the country have reached an estimated 9,800 people, surpassing the number recorded in any full calendar year since 2016.[1]
The majority of these deaths occurred during a prolonged heat wave in late June, when temperatures in many regions approached 40 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 41 degrees Celsius.[1] Elderly citizens have been disproportionately affected, with those aged 85 and older accounting for the highest proportion of fatalities.[1] While extreme heat rarely causes death directly, most heat-related deaths result from the combined effect of high temperatures and pre-existing conditions such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and kidney diseases.[1]
The German Federal Environment Agency has projected that heat-related mortality will continue to rise.[1] By mid-century, Germany is expected to experience an additional 10 heat days annually.[1]