WorldExtreme heat breaks records across central and eastern Europe

Extreme heat has broken temperature records across central and eastern Europe, with Slovakia reaching 42C and Austria and Hungary also reporting new highs. Low water levels in Poland’s Vistula River forced the shutdown of the Kozienice and Połaniec coal plants, removing about 1.3GW from the power system. Drought and heat are also intensifying wildfire risks.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-07 05:00Original