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Heatwave Grips Germany and Europe: Live Data Shows Record Temperatures
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Heatwave Grips Germany and Europe: Live Data Shows Record Temperatures

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Germany and Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures due to a week-long heatwave, with temperatures continuing to rise.
  • Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in Germany during June.
  • Live data tables track the hottest and coldest locations in Germany, with data updated every ten minutes.

Germany and much of Europe are currently trapped under a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures persisting for over a week and forecasts indicating further increases. This prolonged period of high temperatures has led to record-breaking measurements across Germany, particularly notable for occurring in June.

To provide real-time information, live data tables are available, allowing the public to track the hottest and coldest locations within Germany. These tables display air temperatures measured at a height of two meters above the ground, with updates occurring every ten minutes.

The data is sourced from a measurement network operated by the German Weather Service (DWD). Before appearing in the tables, the information undergoes an automatic quality control process. While considered preliminary until a more detailed review by the DWD, these readings offer an immediate snapshot of the ongoing extreme weather conditions.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.