
An exceptionally early and intense heat wave shattered records across Western Europe and has continued moving east, prompting widespread heat warnings. The surge has now produced new highs in central and eastern countries — including Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark, which hit 37°C — and is damaging infrastructure such as sections of the Autobahn in Germany. Experts link the scale and timing of the event to long‑term warming, while emergency services face rising demand.
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