Danish Meteorological Institute
Coverage of Danish Meteorological Institute in the Nexus archive.
- Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 37°C in Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic. Germany faced infrastructure failures like melted highways and train travel advisories, while a nursing home evacuation and hospital strain in France highlighted health risks from the extreme weather.
- Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat in June 2026, with temperatures reaching 37°C in Denmark, 38.8°C in Switzerland, and 40.6°C in the Czech Republic. The heatwave caused infrastructure damage, including melted Autobahn concrete in Germany, disrupted rail travel, and led to a nursing home evacuation. Hospitals in France faced severe pressure from heat-related emergencies.
- Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe
Germany and Italy experienced severe heatwave conditions as temperatures exceeded 40C, with Denmark recording its highest temperature on record at 36.6C. The heatwave, linked to multiple deaths in western Europe, is spreading eastwards.