Record-breaking heat wave sweeps central and eastern Europe, with Denmark seeing hottest day since 1874
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Kirsten Grieshaber, Sylvia Hui, John Leicester
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A severe heat wave has moved from western to central and eastern Europe, setting record high temperatures in multiple countries. Denmark recorded its hottest day since 1874 at 37°C (98.6°F), Switzerland hit 38.8°C (101.8°F), and the Czech Republic saw its hottest day ever. The extreme heat has caused infrastructure damage in Germany (Autobahn buckling), put pressure on French hospitals, and led to event postponements. Experts link the heat wave to climate change and call for urgent action.
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· 3 pulledDenmark's Meteorological Institute reported a record 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Ødum north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records there began in 1874.
In Switzerland, a record 38.8 C (101.8 F) was set.
Experts link the heat wave to climate change, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
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