Heatwave Sweeps Across Germany

Germany is bracing for extreme temperatures as a heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives across Western Europe moves eastward, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C.

The same weather system has already brought record June heat to the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Germany, and could intensify further as it advances toward Poland.

Germany's national weather service reported a preliminary temperature reading of 41.3°C near the city of Saarbrücken, close to the French border, potentially setting a new benchmark for the current heat episode.

Across Europe, the heatwave has disrupted rail services, strained power generation, prompted school closures, and led authorities to cancel outdoor events and impose restrictions aimed at protecting public health.

Officials have also warned of possible damage to infrastructure, including buckled rail tracks and cracked roads, as soaring temperatures continue to affect large parts of the continent.