Europe Heatwave Breaks Records Across the Continent
A punishing heatwave has pushed temperatures toward 40C in several countries, breaking records and disrupting travel and public events.
A severe heatwave is gripping large parts of Europe, with forecasters warning that temperatures could climb close to 40C in Germany, Poland and several neighbouring countries this week.
Germany has already broken a June temperature record, and authorities have halted some public events as a precaution. In Italy, officials are watching water supplies closely amid renewed drought fears, while parts of the road network in Germany have buckled under the heat.
Health agencies are urging people to stay hydrated, avoid the midday sun and check on elderly neighbours, who are among the most vulnerable during extended hot spells. Hospitals in several regions have reported a rise in heat related admissions.
Scientists say that heatwaves of this intensity are becoming more frequent and arriving earlier in the year, a pattern they link to a warming climate. They warn that infrastructure built for cooler summers is increasingly being tested.
Travellers have also felt the impact, with delays reported at airports and on rail lines as crews work to keep equipment running safely in the extreme conditions. Authorities expect the heat to ease only gradually over the coming days.
