Germany records new all-time high temperature of 41.7 degrees Celsius

Germany has experienced an unprecedented heatwave, culminating in a new national temperature record of 41.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday. This marks the third consecutive day that Germany's highest temperature record has been broken. The latest reading was registered in Coschen, Brandenburg, surpassing the previous record of 41.5 degrees set just the day before.

The current heatwave has seen a rapid succession of record-breaking temperatures. On Friday, 41.3 degrees was recorded in Saarbrücken-Burbach. Saturday saw this figure climb to 41.4 degrees at the same location, followed by the 41.5-degree record in Möckern-Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt. The preceding night also set a new record for the warmest night since records began, with temperatures in Kubschütz, Saxony, not dropping below 29.4 degrees Celsius.

The previous national heat record of 41.2 degrees, set in July 2019, has now been surpassed. The German Weather Service (DWD) warned of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected as the heatwave shifts eastward. Lower temperatures are forecast for Monday, with highs expected between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius, though potentially reaching 32 degrees in eastern and southeastern regions.

The extreme heat has impacted transportation, with Deutsche Bahn advising against non-essential long-distance and regional travel. Over 600 passengers were stranded without air conditioning on a train in Brandenburg due to a fallen tree on power lines. Road infrastructure also suffered, with numerous autobahns experiencing closures and speed limits due to buckling road surfaces caused by the heat.

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Since weather records began in 1881, it has never been hotter in Germany.