Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Summary
A heatwave with record high temperatures is moving across Western and Central Europe, including Germany and Poland. The extreme heat has caused deaths, disrupted travel and events, and is linked to climate change.Key Facts
- Germany recorded a new high temperature of 41°C (106°F) near Saarbrucken.
- Temperatures over 40°C (104°F) are expected to peak in parts of Germany this weekend.
- Deaths have been reported in France among both young and elderly people due to the heat.
- The heatwave has caused damage risks to roads, railway tracks, signals, and power supplies.
- German rail operator Deutsche Bahn allows customers to cancel trips without fees due to heat impacts.
- The heat is caused by an "Omega block," a weather pattern trapping hot air over the region.
- The heatwave’s intensity and duration have been made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
- The heatwave will likely start to ease later this month, shifting towards Central Europe and the Balkans.
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