Extreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compiled by Bloomberg. Germany recorded the highest toll, with an estimated 11,900 excess deaths linked to heat since April, according to the Robert Koch Institute. Western Europe has been seared by four heat waves this summer, shattering temperature records and denting economic output. Excess heat deaths are estimated by comparing mortality during a given period with historical averages for previous years. The post Heat deaths top 25,000 in Europe as scorching weather persists appeared first on Los Angeles Times.