world 2 sources June 27, 2026 1 min read

German city records highest ever temperature during European heatwave

A record-breaking temperature of 41.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Saarbrücken, Germany. The measurement is provisionally confirmed as the highest ever for the country during a severe heatwave.

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The city of Saarbrücken has recorded a provisional temperature of 41.3 degrees Celsius during an intense heatwave affecting much of Europe. According to reports from BBC World and BBC News, this figure represents the highest temperature ever recorded in Germany. The measurement was taken in the region near the border with France.

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Public reaction on Mastodon shows a mix of concern regarding infrastructure and transportation impacts. Some users noted that thunderstorms are beginning to replace the heatwave, causing significant flight delays at major UK airports, while others highlighted calls from political figures for expanded air conditioning across Germany.

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Hundreds of flights from Gatwick and Heathrow delayed by up to 11 hours as thunderstorms replace the heatwave

— [email protected] on Mastodon
Green Party faction leader Katharina Dröge is calling for the comprehensive expansion of air conditioning units nationwide

— osnafm on Mastodon

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