Heatwave: 40.8 Degrees Celsius – Brandenburg's Temperature Record Broken

Brandenburg has officially shattered its previous temperature record, registering a sweltering 40.8 degrees Celsius in Baruth on Saturday afternoon. The German Weather Service (DWD) confirmed the preliminary reading, which significantly exceeds the prior record of 38.9 degrees Celsius set in Cottbus on June 19, 2022. This heatwave has not only impacted Brandenburg but has also led to a provisional national high for Germany, with 41.5 degrees Celsius recorded in Möckern-Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt, around 4:20 p.m. The DWD had anticipated new records, noting that such prolonged periods of high temperatures, often exceeding 30 or even 35 degrees Celsius, are typically more common in July or August. The extended sunshine in June contributes to higher daytime temperatures and reduced overnight cooling. Forecasters expect the heatwave to persist through Sunday, with temperatures predicted to decrease to more moderate levels between 29 and 32 degrees Celsius in Berlin and Brandenburg starting Monday.