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German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions

Al Jazeera Tuesday 30 June 2026, 19:51 UTC 1 min read
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German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F) as a deadly heatwave continues to sweep through Europe. Published On 30 Jun 2026

German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F) as a deadly heatwave continues to sweep through Europe. Published On 30 Jun 2026
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