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Germany Shatters Heat Record: Brandenburg Swelters
29 Jun
Summary
- Germany's temperature record was broken again with 41.7°C in Brandenburg.
- The previous day's record was set in Saxony-Anhalt, and the warmest night was in Saxony.
- Extreme heat caused asphalt damage on German motorways and in cities.
Germany has once again surpassed its all-time temperature record, as confirmed by the German Meteorological Service (DWD). A new peak of 41.7 degrees Celsius was registered on a Saturday afternoon in Neißemünde-Coschen, located in Brandenburg. This recent high follows another record set just the day before in Möckern-Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt. The preceding night was also exceptionally warm, with temperatures in Kubschütz, Saxony, reaching 29.4 degrees Celsius, marking the warmest night since measurements began.
The extreme heat has had tangible consequences, causing damage to critical infrastructure. Sections of the A2 motorway in Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt experienced burst asphalt, leading to closures and warnings for drivers to avoid the affected areas. Similar damage was observed in Leipzig, where the road surface melted near tram tracks.
In response to the sweltering conditions, a call was made for more churches to be opened as public cooling centers. This initiative aims to provide relief to citizens struggling with the intense heat.
The DWD anticipates that the current heatwave will conclude by Sunday evening, with the arrival of storms expected to bring significantly cooler temperatures. By Monday, maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius across most regions, though localized areas in the east and southeast could still experience up to 32 degrees Celsius.
