Germany recorded a record high of over 41°C
A new all-time temperature record has been tentatively recorded in Germany. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the air temperature reached 41.3°C.
The highest reading was recorded at 5:00 p.m. in the Burbach district of Saarbrücken. If the data is confirmed after verification, this will become the country’s new all-time temperature record. The previous record was 41.2°C.
Germany is currently experiencing one of the most intense heat waves in recent years. Warnings about dangerous temperatures have been issued in many regions, a number of public events have been canceled, and the risk of forest fires has increased significantly.
Source: Tagesspiegel.
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