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Europe sizzles under heat wave as records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany
Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.
TL;DR
- Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic set new all-time high temperature records.
- High temperatures caused damage to German highways, leading to closures.
- Rail companies advised against nonessential travel due to the heat.
- Hospitals in France experienced a significant increase in heat-related emergencies.
- The lack of widespread air conditioning in Europe contributed to dangerous indoor conditions.