# Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar

https://mins.news/en/item/17952

- The Guardian, 2026-08-10 09:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/weather-tracker-europe-break-heat-records-temperatures-drought-wildfires

> High pressure has brought exceptional heat to central and eastern Europe in early August, with temperatures exceeding previous records in several countries. Austria reached 41.2C, Slovakia recorded 42.2C and Hungary climbed to 41.8C, overtaking a record dating from 1905. In some places, overnight readings stayed above 28C, producing what is known as a tropical night. A heat dome beneath the high-pressure system is trapping warm air near the ground. Drought and wildfires are intensifying across Europe, while tropical storms are causing heavy rain and disruption in east Asia.

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