Europe Heat Wave: Germany braces for more scorching temperatures
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- Germany faces another day of extreme heat with temperatures potentially reaching 42°C, as a "heat dome" moves east.
- Record temperatures have been broken across Europe, with scientists linking the event to man-made climate change.
- Several events have been canceled, and concerns rise over hospital preparedness.
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Published 06/22/2026Published June 22, 2026
Europe’s heat wave is expected to move east after causing record temperatures in several countries. But Germany still has a couple of torrid days ahead. DW has the latest.
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The 'heat dome' currently over Western Europe is forecast to move to Central Europe and the Balkans
A new rapid study says Europe’s record heat wave would have been 'virtually impossible' without man-made climate change
The World Weather Attribution group said such extreme heat is now up to 200 times more likely than it was two decades ago
Millions across Europe have faced temperatures above 40 C, with hot nights making recovery harder
