Heat wave in Europe shatters records in Denmark, Switzerland and Czech Republic
Record-breaking heat waves across Europe have caused infrastructure damage, including highway closures, and led to multiple deaths. The extreme temperatures have strained public services and highlighted the continent's lack of widespread air conditioning.
Why it matters
This event underscores the growing impact of climate change on European infrastructure and public health, challenging the region's traditional adaptation strategies.
Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. The Danish Meteorological Institute reported a new record of 37 C in Ødum, north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records began in 1874.
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