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Europe Faces Infrastructure Disruptions as Heatwave Breaks Records Across Central and Eastern Regions

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 14 hours ago

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A record-breaking heatwave has spread across central and eastern Europe, causing infrastructure damage, travel disruptions, and health warnings. Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in several countries, prompting authorities to advise caution and adjust public events. The heatwave has already caused dozens of deaths and increased demand for cooling appliances.

01Heatwave spreads to central and eastern Europe, breaking temperature records above 40°C.
02Germany faces infrastructure damage including concrete explosions and transportation disruptions.
03Deutsche Bahn advises avoiding non-essential travel and offers ticket refunds due to heat impacts.
04Poland issues heat warnings and health advisories amid wildfire concerns.
05France and the UK report dozens of heat-related deaths and impose public restrictions.
06Public events in Milan and Frankfurt are postponed or shortened due to extreme heat.

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