A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Western Europe has been linked to several deaths, with temperatures above 40°C expected to move further east into Germany and Poland.
Germany recorded a new national temperature record of 41°C near Saarbrücken on Friday, according to the country’s meteorological service, although officials said the figure was still being verified.
The United Kingdom, France, and Switzerland have also experienced their highest June temperatures on record. France has reported the heaviest impact, with deaths among both elderly and younger people, while the extreme heat has disrupted rail services, electricity production, and outdoor activities.
Meteorologists warned that the heatwave would reach its peak during the weekend, with some parts of Germany expected to exceed 40°C.
In Frankfurt, organisers of the Ironman European Championship triathlon reduced the cycling and running distances because of the dangerous heat.
German railway operator Deutsche Bahn has allowed passengers to cancel long-distance trips without fees until early next week, citing risks to tracks, signals, and overhead power lines caused by extreme heat, storms, and wildfires.
The heatwave has also affected farming, forced some cultural sites to close, and placed pressure on hospitals across Europe.
Scientists say the extreme temperatures have been made far more likely by human-caused climate change. The weather pattern, known as an Omega block, has trapped hot air over parts of Europe for an extended period.
The World Meteorological Organization said the heatwave is expected to shift toward Central Europe and the Balkans by the end of the month.
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