A major heatwave that had already been affecting western Europe for more than a week is now moving across central and eastern parts of the continent. Multiple reports say temperatures in the region reach dangerous levels, with authorities issuing red warnings for extreme heat in countries including Poland, Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Slovakia. The Czech Republic and Slovakia are singled out for record temperatures, alongside Hungary and parts of the Balkans.
Forecasts cited by outlets reference models from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, with Budapest expected to exceed 40C and cities such as Belgrade and Bucharest reported at around 38C and 37C respectively in the days covered. One report also cites a record of 41C in Slovakia at Turna nad Bodvou.
Energy and weather impacts are also reported. France 24 and other outlets say Ukraine faces strain on its electricity grid and orders power outages due to demand during the heat. Romania is also described as being hit by a violent storm after its heatwave. Separately, reporting from Spain notes that very high temperatures and heat-related deaths are occurring during the broader summer period, indicating the heat impacts continue across Europe.
