Pakistan, July 9 -- Germany has recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year, with most fatalities occurring during the intense heatwave in late June. Public health authorities reported that average weekly temperatures climbed well above 20 degrees Celsius, increasing health risks across the country, especially for vulnerable people.

Health data show that around 4,270 victims were aged 75 or older, making elderly people the most affected group during the extreme weather. More women than men also died because women make up a larger share of Germany's oldest population. Consequently, health experts continue urging stronger protection measures for high-risk communities during prolonged periods of extreme heat.

The lates...