Europe Records Multiple All-Time High Temperatures on June 27

Germany recorded a provisional high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, according to data from the national weather service reported by AFP. The reading marked a new national record. Temperatures also reached record levels across central and eastern Europe.

Switzerland set a new high of 101.8 degrees in Basel, while the Czech Republic recorded 105 degrees in Doksany. Denmark reported 98.6 degrees in Ødum, the highest since records began in 1874.

A2 highway outside Berlin buckled from the heat, forcing closures. Deutsche Bahn advised against nonessential rail travel and stated that transportation infrastructure was severely affected. A resident died overnight, though officials said it was not yet clear if heat was the cause.

French hospitals reported a sharp rise in heat-related cases. The Paris public hospital authority said emergency departments treated nearly 3,000 patients in 24 hours, more than a third above normal, and activated its emergency response plan across 38 facilities.