Belgium and the Netherlands set national records, and the all-time marks for Germany and Britain could fall on Thursday. Paris will approach 108 degrees.
Tag: Temperature
A Heat Wave Tests Europe’s Defenses. Expect More.
Across Europe in June, heat records shattered. In years to come, researchers say, many more heat waves are likely to batter the Continent.
At Nearly 115 Degrees, France Experiences Its Hottest Day on Record
Temperatures hit 45.9 degrees Celsius (114.62 Fahrenheit) on Friday in southern France. The heat on the continent is expected to ease in a few days.
India Heat Wave, Soaring Up to 123 Degrees, Has Killed at Least 36
The government warned that the extreme temperatures, which have struck large parts of northern and central India, might continue as the arrival of monsoon rains has been delayed.
Military Drills in Arctic Aim to Counter Russia, but the First Mission Is to Battle the Cold
Moscow is moving to claim Arctic territory as barriers between Russia and North America melt. Yet still bitter temperatures pose an immediate threat to NATO troops defending icy waterways.
Britain Experiences Summer Temperatures on Hottest Winter Day
A two-day run of unseasonable heat in Britain has broken records for the highest temperatures recorded in winter.