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An alarming situation: Central Europe and the Balkans in the grip of hellish heat
A severe heatwave has affected Central Europe and the Balkans, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in several regions. According to calculations by the French news agency AFP, at least 130 million people across Europe, primarily in central and eastern parts, are experiencing temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius today, while 269 million people face temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius. The situation is particularly dire in areas around the Carpathians and the Balkans, including Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, southern Poland, Romania, and western Ukraine. Several countries have already set new temperature records, such as 41.1 degrees Celsius in northern Prague and 40.5 degrees Celsius in western Poland. In Slovakia, a record high of 41 degrees Celsius was recorded in Turna nad Bodvou, surpassing the previous record from 2007. Hungary came close to breaking its own record with temperatures reaching 41.8 degrees Celsius. Authorities in various countries have issued warnings and advised citizens to stay indoors during peak heat hours.
Extreme heat has gripped Central Europe and the Balkans, marking one of the most severe heatwaves in recent history. According to calculations by the French news agency AFP, based on forecasts from Germany's weather service and population projections from the European Research Center for the year 2025, at least 130 million people across Europe will experience temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius today, while approximately 269 million people will face temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. On the Balkans, temperatures are expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in certain areas. These figures are slightly lower than those recorded last Sunday, when more than 191 million Europeans experienced temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, and 380 million faced temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.
The affected region spans a vast area around the Carpathians and the Balkans, including nearly all of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, southern Poland, Romania, and western Ukraine. In these regions, temperatures are expected to rise above 35 degrees Celsius today. Czechia and Poland have already set new temperature records this week. A record high of 41.1 degrees Celsius was recorded north of Prague, while 40.5 degrees Celsius were measured in western Poland. The Polish railways canceled several trains due to infrastructure damage caused by the extreme heat wave.
In Slovakia, a new temperature record was also set today. In the village of Turna nad Bodvou near the Hungarian border, temperatures reached 41 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 40.3 degrees Celsius from 2007. Two other measuring stations near the Hungarian-Slovakian border also recorded higher temperatures than the existing records. Hungary came close to its own record, with temperatures reaching 41.8 degrees Celsius in central parts of the country—just 0.1 degree below the 2007 record. Prime Minister Peter Magyar urged citizens to work from home if possible and avoid being outdoors during peak heat hours.
Approximately 30 million people in Italy will experience temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, particularly in the densely populated Po Valley. Southern-western Iberian Peninsula will also be affected. In mainland France, which had been hit by a heatwave earlier in the week, the heat is subsiding but still about three million people will feel temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. Portugal is also expecting high temperatures throughout the week, with temperatures potentially ranging between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius in the Tagus Valley and the Alentejo region according to Spanish news agency EFE.
Following the record-breaking heatwave that swept Western Europe last week, the heat is now moving across Central Europe and the Balkans. Authorities in Croatia issued red alerts for much of the country due to the extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in some areas, according to the Croatian Hydro-Meteorological Institute (DHMZ). Silver temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania as well. In Serbia, temperatures are expected to reach up to 39 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow, while Kosovo will see temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius today.
Authorities are also warning of increased risk of wildfires in open areas. A large fire broke out recently at a waste disposal site near Mostar in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, but firefighters managed to largely extinguish it, according to AFP reports. As the heat continues to affect multiple countries, the situation remains critical, with ongoing monitoring and preparedness efforts necessary to mitigate potential impacts on public health and infrastructure.
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A severe heatwave has affected Central Europe and the Balkans, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in several regions. According to calculations by the French news agency AFP, at least 130 million people across Europe, primarily in central and eastern parts, are experiencing temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius today, while 269 million people face temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius. The situation is particularly dire in areas around the Carpathians and the Balkans, including Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, southern Poland, Romania, and western Ukraine. Several countries have already set new temperature records, such as 41.1 degrees Celsius in northern Prague and 40.5 degrees Celsius in western Poland. In Slovakia, a record high of 41 degrees Celsius was recorded in Turna nad Bodvou, surpassing the previous record from 2007. Hungary came close to breaking its own record with temperatures reaching 41.8 degrees Celsius. Authorities in various countries have issued warnings and advised citizens to stay indoors during peak heat hours.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster (heatwave) affecting multiple European countries. It provides factual data and quotes from authorities without apparent ideological framing or biased language. The focus is on the environmental impact and health advisories rather than political decisions or党
A heatwave sweeping across Europe has intensified, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the Balkans, including Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Authorities have issued warnings about extreme heat conditions affecting millions of people across the continent. The heatwave has broken historical temperature records in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, with further increases expected in Western Ukraine this week. According to the Associated Press (AFP), at least 130 million people in Europe are exposed to temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. The World Health Organization (WHO) has linked the heatwave to hundreds of additional deaths. The unprecedented event, which began on June 20, is considered the worst in European measurement history.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster (heatwave) with no explicit political framing, emphasis, or ideological slant. It focuses on factual data, scientific assessments, and health impacts without taking a stance or favoring any political perspective.
Germany experienced its hottest day on record this Sunday, with temperatures reaching 41.7°C in the eastern part of the country. This heatwave, which has already claimed over 1,300 lives above average in Europe since June 21, has broken temperature records across multiple countries including Poland and the Czech Republic. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the dangers posed by extreme heat, noting that many deaths are linked to high temperatures, particularly among people over 65 years old. France reported around 1,000 excess deaths since Wednesday, with a significant increase in home deaths. The heatwave is attributed to a phenomenon known as the 'heat dome,' where descending air compresses and warms as it approaches the ground, preventing cloud formation and intensifying solar heating.
Bias read (Left): The article emphasizes the human toll of the heatwave, citing the WHO and highlighting vulnerable populations such as the elderly. It uses strong language to describe the crisis, including terms like 'silent killer' and 'extreme heat,' and focuses on the health impacts and systemic failures in urban
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