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Europe sizzles under heat wave as records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Western Europe’s heat wave has moved eastward, breaking temperature records in countries including Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Denmark, with Germany reaching a new high of 106°F.
- Infrastructure in Germany is severely impacted, with parts of the Autobahn damaged and train companies advising against nonessential travel due to the extreme heat.
- The Czech Republic recorded its hottest day ever at 105°F, and nursing homes in Germany faced dangerous heat conditions, resulting in evacuations and at least one death under investigation.
- In France, although temperatures are easing, hospitals remain overwhelmed with heat-related emergencies, particularly among elderly patients, prompting activation of emergency response plans across Paris hospitals.
- Approximately 75% of France was under a red alert for extreme heat, with some areas exceeding 104°F, contributing to a significant rise in medical emergencies and calls to health services.
