Denmark breaks heat record twice in one day as Europe swelters

Denmark experienced unprecedented heat on Thursday, breaking its all-time temperature record twice within hours. The Danish Meteorological Institute initially reported a high of 36.6 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, the highest since measurements began in 1874. However, this record was quickly surpassed, with a new peak of 37.0 degrees Celsius recorded later that day.

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But the day is not over yet…

Meteorologist Rasmus Stoltze Hansen confirmed the new record was set in two locations north of Odense. The previous record of 36.4 degrees Celsius had stood since August 1975. This heatwave is part of a broader pattern affecting Europe, with Germany and the Czech Republic also reporting temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

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We are very aware of the risk, and one of the factors behind it is global warming.

Experts link these extreme heat events to global warming. "We are very aware of the risk, and one of the factors behind it is global warming," said TV2 meteorologist Peter Tanev. He noted that intense heatwaves are now a common feature of European summers, and Denmark is not immune. The concern is how long these records will stand, with Tanev suggesting it may only be a matter of time before Denmark also surpasses 40 degrees Celsius.

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The question now is how long this record will last? It is very likely that it is only a matter of time before Denmark surpasses 40 degrees Celsius.