Heatwave bears down on Germany with temperatures to hit 39 degrees

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2026-07-29

Frankfurt (dpa) - Temperatures are expected to rise to 39 degrees Celsius in some parts of Germany on Thursday in the latest heatwave beating down on Europe. The day is expected to be the hottest in the current heatwave, the German Weather Service (DWD) said on Wednesday. Temperatures will range from 26 to 31 degrees along the coast and from 32 to 39 degrees across most of the country. There is also a risk of hurricane-force wind gusts, with str......

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