Temperatures hit 39 degrees Celsius in Berlin, and people lined up to refill water bottles in Vienna. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
On Saturday, temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent. Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. The Danish Meteorological Service confirmed record readings.
According to researchers, the record-breaking heat this month would not have been possible without climate change. People sought relief by refilling water bottles in central Vienna and flocking to beaches on Germany's Rügen island. In Vilnius, a girl cooled off in a public fountain, while a Chinese tourist in Frankfurt protected her face from the sun.
This news highlights the real consequences of climate change in Europe. Experts warn that the frequency and intensity of such heat waves will increase.