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Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Germany has recorded a new temperature record of 41.3C as a severe heatwave moves eastward. The extreme weather has caused infrastructure failures and prompted travel warnings. Authorities are urging citizens to conserve water.

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Germany and other European nations have set new all-time temperature records.

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  1. Germany Records New Temperature High as European Heatwave Shifts East

    Germany has recorded a new temperature record of 41.3C as a severe heatwave moves eastward. The extreme weather has caused infrastructure failures and prompted travel warnings. Authorities are urging citizens to conserve water.

    What's confirmed:

    • Germany recorded a new record temperature of 41.3C.
    • All-time temperature records were set on June 27 in Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic.
    • European temperatures have risen up to 18 deg C above their seasonal average.
    • The heatwave is moving east after affecting Britain and France.
    • Deutsche Bahn has advised against travel due to the heat.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Berlin is less equipped for the heatwave than Paris.
    • German highways are buckling under the extreme heat.
    • The heatwave in Germany will transition to thunderstorms on Sunday.
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