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Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary swelter through hottest days on record

Heat records of over 40C set as extreme weather spreads east, with more than 191m in Europe enduring 35C or above Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundred…

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A severe heatwave has brought record-breaking temperatures to Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary. The extreme weather, linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, has now moved east. The heatwave has led to temperatures exceeding 40C in these countries, marking a new record. This development is significant due to the large number of people affected, with over 191 million in Europe enduring temperatures of 35C or above. The widespread impact of this heatwave highlights the severity of the situation, but the underlying reasons for Europe's unpreparedness for such extreme weather events remain unclear.

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