Germany news: Could heatwave temperatures hit 40°C?
Key takeaways
- Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions.
- 06/22/2026June 22, 2026Heatwave: Could temperatures in Germany reach 40°C?Like much of Europe, Germany is set to continue baking throughout this week with the country in the grip of a major heatwave.
- The intense heat brings with it an increased chance of severe storms, as in Berlin, where the fire brigade attended around 160 call-outs over the weekend.
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Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered by personal insults. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Foz BKeeping it cool: Germany and Europe are sweltering this week Image: Thomas Warnack/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Heatwave: Germany in the grip of extreme heat Defamation or democracy: Chancellor Merz insists he can handle insults Defense Minister Pistorius to inspect troops in Lithuania Welcome to DW's coverage of what's making the news in Germany on Monday, 22 June, 2026. You can catch up on the weekend's news here.
06/22/2026June 22, 2026Heatwave: Could temperatures in Germany reach 40°C?Like much of Europe, Germany is set to continue baking throughout this week with the country in the grip of a major heatwave.