# How 25 Days of Extreme Heat Disrupted Germany’s Economy

https://mins.news/en/video/30799

- DW News, 2026-08-24 16:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dsi5VdX6NA

> Record temperatures in Germany have affected farms, factories, schools and supply chains. The report examines the hidden costs of heat waves, including an estimated €36 billion in losses from heat and drought, and measures that could reduce future productivity losses.

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