WorldGermany records nearly 100 drowning deaths during June heatwave

Authorities in Germany say nearly 100 people drowned during June, with young men making up the largest share of those who died. Official figures put the toll at 99, the country’s worst drowning death count in more than two decades. Temperatures reached as high as 41.7C in some areas. Extreme heat blamed for hundreds of excess deaths across western Europe has returned, prompting the Eiffel Tower to close early as temperatures rise again.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-07-12 14:54Original