Germany recorded its highest ever temperature in June on Friday, with provisional readings of 41.3C (106.3F) in the southwestern city of Saarbrücken. This marks a new record for the month as a severe heatwave continues to grip Europe.
Widespread Temperature Extremes
The extreme heat has affected multiple countries, with Belgium and the Netherlands also experiencing record-breaking June temperatures. In Belgium, an unofficial reading of 40C (104F) was recorded in Kleine Brogel, near the Dutch border. The southern Dutch province of Limburg saw a high of 39.4C (102.9F). The United Kingdom also registered a provisional June record of 37.1C (98.8F) in Cavendish, Suffolk.
France, though past the peak of its heatwave, is grappling with the health consequences. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist expressed concern over a rise in