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Record Temperatures Hit Austria Czech Republic Germany and Poland
Four central European countries recorded peak temperatures on June 28 during an ongoing heat wave. The World Health Organization reported more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21. The event has renewed discussion about air conditioning and summer preparedness.
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Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland recorded record temperatures on June 28, Semafor reported. Some locations reached 40 °C (104 °F). The World Health Organization stated that the heat has caused more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21.
France’s far right criticized the government and advocated a plan for widespread air-conditioning installation. Some experts argue that mass air-conditioning installation would strain energy grids and risk blackouts while carrying environmental costs. The heat wave has reignited political debate over Europe’s preparedness for hotter summers, Semafor reported.
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