The majority of these deaths occurred among individuals aged 85 and older, with approximately 500 fatalities reported in this age group. Additional estimates indicate around 190 deaths among those aged 75 to 84, 80 among individuals aged 65 to 74, and about 40 in those under 65. The RKI noted that weeks with average temperatures exceeding 20 degrees Celsius typically see a significant increase in mortality rates. The current estimates cover the period from April 6 to June 21, prior to the most severe heat days, with further data on heat-related deaths expected in the coming week.