"Scorching Temperatures Sweep Across Central and Eastern Europe: Record-Breaking Heat Wave Brings Suffering to 130 Million. A severe heat wave is gripping Central and Eastern Europe, leaving millions of people sweltering in temperatures that have soared above 35C (95F). The region, which is not typically accustomed to such extreme heat, is struggling to cope with the record-breaking temperatures, with many cities and towns experiencing their highest ever recorded temperatures. As the mercury continues to rise, concerns are growing about the impact on public health, agriculture, and the environment, with authorities scrambling to provide relief to those affected."
Some 130 million people in Central and Eastern Europe endure temperatures above 35C (95F) as heat records set.
