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Germany, Denmark gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Germany and Denmark have recorded all-time temperature highs as a severe heatwave spreads across Europe. The extreme heat has caused infrastructure failures and prompted travel warnings. An estimated 150 million people across the continent have faced temperatures exceeding 35C.

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New data reports record-breaking temperatures in Denmark and specific high-temperature readings in Germany.

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  1. Record Heatwave Hits Germany and Denmark as Weather System Moves East

    Germany and Denmark have recorded all-time temperature highs as a severe heatwave spreads across Europe. The extreme heat has caused infrastructure failures and prompted travel warnings. An estimated 150 million people across the continent have faced temperatures exceeding 35C.

    What's confirmed:

    • Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday.
    • Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday.
    • European temperatures have risen up to 18 deg C above their seasonal average.
    • Record June temperatures were posted in Germany and the UK.
    • Approximately 150 million people in Europe have experienced temperatures over 35C.
    • The heatwave is moving eastward toward Poland.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Berlin is less equipped for the heatwave than Paris.
    • The Autobahn burst open at the seams and was closed down.
    • Deutsche Bahn is advising against travel.
    • Deaths have been reported in France.
    • The heatwave would have been virtually impossible without man-made climate change.
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