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German Weather Service
Coverage of German Weather Service in the Nexus archive.
- Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 37°C in Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic. Germany faced infrastructure failures like melted highways and train travel advisories, while a nursing home evacuation and hospital strain in France highlighted health risks from the extreme weather.
- By the numbers: What to know about Europe’s heat wave
A heat dome has caused record-breaking temperatures across western Europe in June, with the UK, Germany, France, and Spain experiencing over 40°C. High humidity and extreme heat have led to health risks, disrupted events like the Austrian Grand Prix, and set new temperature records in multiple countries.