Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east
Scientists said the heatwave would have been virtually impossible without man-made climate change, which has made this week's night-time temperatures 100 times…
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Scientists said the heatwave would have been virtually impossible without man-made climate change, which has made this week's night-time temperatures 100 times more likely than they would have been even two decades ago. Italy’s health ministry issued a red alert for the heatwave in 18 Italian cities, including Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, Genoa, Florence and Bologna, for Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures expected to climb to 39°C in some areas. Temperatures above 40°C have disrupted rail travel and power generation, sparked alcohol bans, suspended schools and postponed outdoor events. “The heatwave is going to peak at the weekend at well over 40°C in some parts of Germany,” said Karsten Brandt, a meteorologist at weather forecasting site Donnerwetter.de.
Furthermore, Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures broke records above 40°C. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as it rolls across Germany towards Poland. Across Europe, cultural landmarks have had to close, farming has suffered, and some hospitals have struggled to cope. Another operator, National Express, said it would suspend trains on its Rhine-Ruhr-Express line on Saturday afternoon in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, as a preventative measure.
In addition, Italian singer Loredana Berte said she had cancelled a concert scheduled for Sunday in the northern city of Bergamo due to the heat on the advice of her management and medical staff. German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn has given customers the option of cancelling long-distance travel bookings into early next week without charge.
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Scientists said the heatwave would have been virtually impossible without man-made climate change, which has made this week's night-time temperatures 100 times more likely than they would have been even two decades ago.
reliability low1/3 sourcesItaly’s health ministry issued a red alert for the heatwave in 18 Italian cities, including Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, Genoa, Florence and Bologna, for Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures expected to climb to 39°C in some areas.
reliability low1/3 sourcesTemperatures above 40°C have disrupted rail travel and power generation, sparked alcohol bans, suspended schools and postponed outdoor events. “The heatwave is going to peak at the weekend at well over 40°C in some parts of Germany,” said Karsten Brandt, a meteorologist at weather forecasting site Donnerwetter.de.
reliability low1/3 sourcesGermany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures broke records above 40°C. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as it rolls across Germany towards Poland.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAcross Europe, cultural landmarks have had to close, farming has suffered, and some hospitals have struggled to cope.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAnother operator, National Express, said it would suspend trains on its Rhine-Ruhr-Express line on Saturday afternoon in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, as a preventative measure.
reliability low1/3 sourcesItalian singer Loredana Berte said she had cancelled a concert scheduled for Sunday in the northern city of Bergamo due to the heat on the advice of her management and medical staff.
reliability low1/3 sourcesGerman national rail operator Deutsche Bahn has given customers the option of cancelling long-distance travel bookings into early next week without charge.
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Dozens of people, both young and old, have died during the heatwave in France, including an 18-month-old baby who was left in a hot car in Marseille.
according to Daily MailAt least 40 people, many of them young, have drowned in France in the heatwave, according to the government.
according to Daily MailExtra water fountains and first responders were being put in place to help mitigate any heat-related problems.
according to Daily Dispatch +1Near Hamburg, the main traffic lane on a part of the A7 autobahn, one of Germany’s busiest motorways, was closed after the heat led to the asphalt splitting, authorities said.
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