Europe is grappling with an intense heatwave, shattering weather records and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several nations. Germany deployed water cannons to cool residents, while infrastructure like railways and nuclear power plants faced disruptions. Authorities issued widespread heat warnings as the extreme weather, linked to climate change, impacts daily life and poses significant challenges across the continent.

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…

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with tens of millions facing extreme temperatures. Forecasters warn of record-breaking heat as the phenomenon moves east, prompting red…

Even Germany’s famous highway, the Autobahn, was overwhelmed