A scorching heatwave, responsible for numerous deaths across Western Europe, is now bearing down on Germany and Poland with temperatures nearing 40°C. Record-breaking heat has already strained public infrastructure in France and Britain, disrupting travel and leading to event cancellations. Experts warn of further record-breaking temperatures as the phenomenon, amplified by climate change, continues its eastward shift, with thunderstorms expected to bring some relief by Sunday.

A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend.

BERLIN: A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events canceled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend.…

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with Germany recording a new record temperature of 41.3°C. This sweltering weather, linked to numerous deaths, is moving east after…

In France, dozens of people including both young and old have died during the heatwave