European roads, designed for cold climates, struggle in 40°C heat, while Indian highways use specialised materials to withstand extreme temperatures exceeding 60°C without melting.
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Jul 01, 2026
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What's the storyEurope is facing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C causing widespread disruption like water shortages and infrastructure damage. Over 1,000 people have also died since June 21.
Videos show roads melting and tram tracks buckling under the baking sun.
Even Germany’s famous highway, the Autobahn, was overwhelmed
European infrastructure is struggling under an intense heatwave, with roads melting, tram tracks buckling and transport networks…
Northern European countries, such as Britain, face particular challenges as much of their rail infrastructure was designed for a…
Europe's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to…
A viral social media post questioning why Europe is alarmed by 43°C temperatures when parts of India regularly experience even…
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