Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Summary
A heatwave is spreading across central, eastern, and southern Europe, causing extremely high temperatures and dangerous conditions. Several countries, including Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Serbia, have issued heat warnings and offered cooling centers, while some areas in western Europe have begun to see temperatures ease after record-breaking heat caused many deaths.Key Facts
- Cities like Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest faced temperatures around 37 to 40 degrees Celsius.
- Germany recorded a high of 41.7 degrees Celsius for the third day in a row, causing transport disruptions.
- Over 1,800 excess deaths were reported in France and Spain due to the heatwave.
- Torrential rain and floods occurred in Italy’s Alto Adige region during the extreme weather.
- The heatwave is linked to the climate crisis caused by burning fossil fuels, according to scientists.
- Two cyclists died from heat during a biking event in Poland, and children died in Cyprus from being trapped in a hot car.
- Many cities in central and eastern Europe have buildings that trap heat and few air conditioners.
- Ukraine's damaged energy grid faced rising electricity demand and emergency power outages due to the heat.
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