Heatwave scorches east Europe as Slovakia, Czechia see record temperatures
Summary
A severe heatwave has set new temperature records in Eastern Europe, with Czechia and Slovakia reaching their highest-ever temperatures above 41°C (106°F). The extreme heat has caused power cuts in Ukraine and wildfires in parts of the Balkans, and experts warn that more heatwaves may come this summer.Key Facts
- Slovakia recorded 41°C (105.8°F) in Turna nad Bodvou, breaking its heat record.
- Czechia reached 41.9°C (107.4°F) in Doksany, exceeding its previous record from 2021.
- Hungary’s temperature reached 41.8°C (107.2°F), just below its record of 41.9°C from 2007.
- Over 130 million people in central and eastern Europe faced temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
- Italy issued red heat warnings for 22 cities, with similar alerts in Croatia and the Balkans.
- Wildfires have been reported in Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina due to the heat.
- The World Health Organization recorded over 1,300 extra deaths in Europe since June 21 linked to the heatwave.
- Scientists warn that Europe is warming twice as fast as the world average, making extreme heat waves more frequent and dangerous.
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