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Europe heatwave live: Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’; extreme heat warnings for England

The Guardian World Saturday 27 June 2026, 11:15 UTC By Hamish Mackay (now) and Taz Ali (earlier) 1 min read
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Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeDespite repeated warnings and rising awareness, heatwaves still bring large parts of Europe to its knees. Several hospitals in England have declared critical incidents as a result of extreme heat, with cooling units breaking down and critical IT systems stalling, while schools, workplaces and railways have been thrown into chaos and wildfires have broken out.

Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern Europe

Despite repeated warnings and rising awareness, heatwaves still bring large parts of Europe to its knees.

Several hospitals in England have declared critical incidents as a result of extreme heat, with cooling units breaking down and critical IT systems stalling, while schools, workplaces and railways have been thrown into chaos and wildfires have broken out.

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