Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Austria category. Published on August 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Matthew Taylor and Ajit Niranjan. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Austria category. Published on August 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Matthew Taylor and Ajit Niranjan. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants
Temperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eastern Europe as the extreme weather that has caused wildfires and droughts across the continent continues.
Countries including Slovakia, Austria and Hungary registered record temperatures. On Thursday, the Slovakian hydrometeorological agency said a new high of 42C (108F) had been reached in Dolné Plachtince.
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