Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
Summary
Last week, western Europe experienced a heatwave that broke many June and all-time temperature records, with countries like the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and Hungary reaching unusually high temperatures. Meanwhile, north-western China is undergoing a week-long heatwave with temperatures above 45°C, causing health warnings and risks to infrastructure.Key Facts
- The UK reached 37.7°C in Norfolk on 27 June, breaking its June record by 2.1 degrees.
- Germany recorded 41.7°C on 28 June, surpassing its previous all-time record three days in a row.
- The Netherlands set a new June high of 39.4°C on 26 June.
- Hungary hit 42°C in Szécsény on 30 June, breaking its all-time temperature record.
- Tropical nights, where temperatures stay above 20°C overnight, were widespread in these countries, with a high minimum temperature of 29.4°C in East Saxony, Germany.
- France had multiple days above 40°C, causing some nuclear power plants to shut down.
- North-western China is experiencing temperatures around 45-47°C, with extreme heat warnings and risks of heatstroke, fires, and damage to roads and railways.
- Local authorities in China advise reducing outdoor work, caring for vulnerable people, and implementing fire prevention.
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