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    Poland shatters century-old temperature record as heatwave scorches Central Europe, reaching 40.5°C

    A blistering air mass from Africa pushed temperatures to 40.5°C in Słubice and 40.3°C in Toruń on 28 June, toppling the previous Polish record set in 1921. IMGW warns of violent storms and flash floods.

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The heatwave's expansion into Central Europe, setting all-time national records in three countries, represents a significant geographical and intensity escalation of climate impacts, pushing adaptation efforts into new territories.

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