In summer 2025 449 people died from heat. A list from AGES shows this. In 2024 989 people died from heat. 2024 was the warmest year in Austria. Most deaths happened in Steiermark. There 93 people died from the heat. Nieder-Oesterreich and Ober-Oesterreich had many cases too. In Burgenland 21 people died. This is the lowest number.
Heat is a big risk for health. Old and sick people need protection. Heat often causes sleep problems or tiredness. 85 percent of people feel stress from the heat. The heat phone helps people again. Experts give tips at 0800-880-800. The call costs nothing. People learn how to protect themselves from heat. In emergencies please call the number 144.
