Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday As a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, the Balkans remained on alert for sweltering temperatures on Monday, prompting health warnings and sparking wildfires, AFP reported. Although heat was easing in parts of western Europe, temperatures were expected to climb again in the continent’s east on Monday. Continue reading...
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Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live
Central and eastern Europe are experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary reaching over 40C on Sunday. While the heat is easing in western Europe, temperatures are forecast to rise again in the east on Monday, with 38C expected.
Guardian StaffThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-29 · 09:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Central and eastern Europe are experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary reaching over 40C on Sunday. While the heat is easing in western Europe, temperatures are forecast to rise again in the east on Monday, with 38C expected. The Balkans remain on alert for sweltering conditions, leading to health warnings and wildfires. This extreme heat is impacting multiple countries across the continent.
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The heatwave prompted health warnings and sparked wildfires.
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The Balkans remained on alert for sweltering temperatures on Monday.
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A record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe.
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Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday.
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Temperatures were expected to climb again in the continent’s east on Monday.
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