Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany recorded a provisional high of 41.3C in Saarbrücken amid a deadly heatwave affecting Europe on Friday. Public events were canceled as authorities raised health concerns over the extreme temperatures, which were 5–12C above seasonal averages. Approximately 150 million people across the continent faced temperatures exceeding 35C, prompting dire warnings from health officials.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 18:14 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 20:20 UTC
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