Heat Wave in Austria Claims 395 Lives in June 2026
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Austria experienced an unprecedented heat wave in June 2026, with temperatures reaching record highs and resulting in 395 heat-related deaths, according to official evaluations by the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). This is the highest number of heat-related deaths recorded in June since comparable evaluations began in 2017. The extreme heat affected the entire country, with Vienna and other eastern regions experiencing temperatures close to or above 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave, which lasted for about two weeks, broke historical records and had a significant impact on human health and infrastructure.
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