Temperature records surpassed across western Europe
(The Guardian Belgium)

Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg log new maximums, with mercury set to rise further on ThursdayGermany, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded their highest ever temperatures as the second extreme heatwave in as many months to be linked by scientists to the climate emergency grips the continent.The Dutch meteorological service, KNMI, said the temperature reached 39.2C (102.5F) at the Gilze-Rijen airbase near Breda on Wednesday afternoon, exceeding the previous high of 38.6C set in August 1944.Is this a record-breaking heatwave? Continue reading...