# Western Europe records its hottest June and July ever

https://mins.news/en/item/17772

- DW, 2026-08-10 03:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/western-europe-records-hottest-june-and-july-on-record/a-78298751?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Western Europe has recorded its hottest June and July since records began. Drought is gripping large parts of Europe, leaving soils unusually dry and major rivers with low water levels. A strengthening El Niño could drive global temperatures even higher later this year, adding to concerns over continued heat and dryness.

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