Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
A severe heatwave has shattered temperature records across Europe, with the UK and Germany recording their highest-ever June temperatures. The extreme weather has caused infrastructure strain and prompted health warnings, while similar conditions are affecting parts of China.
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The increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves serve as a stark indicator of climate change, posing significant risks to public health, energy grids, and agricultural stability.
People seek shelter from the sun while crossing the Millennium Bridge in London. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock People seek shelter from the sun while crossing the Millennium Bridge in London. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Weather tracker Extreme heat Analysis Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe Magdalena Shopova UK provisional peak of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany hits all-time high of 41.7C
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