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Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live

The Guardian · Jun 29, 2026, 8:12 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday Over the weekend, multiple European train operators reported substantial disruptions as the extreme weather posed all sorts of logistical challenges.Issues were reported with Czech, German and Polish trains, among others, with stories of stranded passengers, delays running into hours, and overcrowded trains with barely (or not) working AC.“You might be surprised to learn that the goal isn’t to turn the train into a freezer.” Continue reading...

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