Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east
Summary
A heatwave has caused record high temperatures across parts of Europe, including Germany, France, Britain, and Switzerland. The heatwave has led to deaths, disruptions in travel and power, and health warnings, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in some places and expected to move east toward Poland and the Balkans.Key Facts
- Germany recorded a new temperature high of 41.3°C near Saarbruecken.
- Dozens of people have died in France due to the heatwave.
- The heatwave has disrupted rail travel, power generation, schools, and outdoor events.
- Germany’s national rail company, Deutsche Bahn, allows free cancellations for long-distance trips because of infrastructure strain.
- The heatwave is caused by an Omega block, a weather pattern that traps hot air over an area.
- Temperatures are about 18°C higher than the seasonal average in parts of Europe.
- The heatwave is expected to ease by the weekend with thunderstorms forecasted.
- Scientists say this heatwave would have been nearly impossible without human-driven climate change.
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