Record temperatures were registered across several central and eastern European countries as extreme weather fuelling wildfires and droughts continued, with Slovakia reaching a new high of 42C.
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Key facts
- Slovakia recorded a new high of 42C (108F) in Dolné Plachtince, according to the Guardian.
- Slovakia, Austria and Hungary all registered record temperatures.
- Authorities in Poland were forced to shut down the Kozienice and Połaniec power plants.
- The extreme weather has caused wildfires and droughts across the continent.
Temperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eastern Europe as an ongoing spell of extreme weather continues to affect the continent, according to the Guardian.
Countries including Slovakia, Austria and Hungary registered record temperatures during the heatwave. On Thursday, the Slovakian hydrometeorological agency reported that a new high of 42C (108F) had been reached in Dolné Plachtince.
The extreme conditions have driven wildfires and droughts across Europe, adding pressure on communities and infrastructure as the heat persists.
In Poland, authorities were forced to shut down the Kozienice and Połaniec power plants amid the extreme weather, according to the Guardian’s reporting.
The events form part of a broader pattern of severe summer weather across the region, with records broken in several countries as temperatures climbed.
Why it matters
Record-breaking heat strains power infrastructure, raises wildfire and drought risks, and threatens public health across large populations. When power plants are forced offline during a heatwave, the reliability of electricity supply — including cooling — can be put at risk just when it is most needed.
Frequently asked questions
How hot did it get in Slovakia?
According to the Guardian, Slovakia's hydrometeorological agency reported a new national high of 42C (108F) reached in Dolné Plachtince on Thursday.
Which countries recorded record temperatures?
The Guardian reports that Slovakia, Austria and Hungary all registered record temperatures during the heatwave.
How did the heat affect Poland?
Authorities in Poland were forced to shut down the Kozienice and Połaniec power plants amid the extreme weather, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
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