Europe records extreme temperatures as heatwave moves northeast
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Posted Jun 27, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-27-1800
A severe heatwave swept across Europe on June 27, setting new temperature records in multiple countries from France to Hungary and placing significant pressure on health services.
A significant portion of Europe experienced another day of extreme heat on Saturday, June 27, with several countries recording unprecedented temperatures. From France to the Balkans, and extending north-eastwards, nations like Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic saw absolute temperature records broken. The intense heatwave also prompted maximum alerts in Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary as it progressed across the continent. Health systems in affected regions faced considerable strain due to the challenging conditions. Sources: Le Monde