Century-Old Temperature Record Shattered in Poland Amid Extreme Heatwave

Poland Sets All-Time High Temperature Record

According to Главком: Meteorologists in the Polish town of Słubice recorded an unprecedented temperature of 40.5°C, marking the highest reading ever documented in the country's history of weather observations. Agnieszka Prasek, spokesperson for Poland's Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW), confirmed the finding, noting that the data comes from telemetric and real-time measurements taken throughout the day. The highest national temperature was registered in Słubice, while a weather station in Toruń recorded +40.3°C.

The previous record, which had stood for over a century, was set on July 29, 1921, in Prószków near Opole, where temperatures reached +40.2°C. In the post-war period, the highest temperature was also recorded in Słubice in July 1994 at +39.5°C. Currently, nearly all of Poland-except for the northwestern regions-has experienced scorching days with daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C.

Intense Heatwave Hits Ukraine

The ongoing European heatwave, which began on June 21, has already claimed over 1,300 lives. In Ukraine, conditions remain severe: in the capital, Kyivavtodor municipal road maintenance teams have intensified street watering due to the hot weather. Starting Sunday, June 28, temperatures are expected to gradually rise. Forecaster Natalia Ptukha reported that by the end of the week, nighttime temperatures across most regions will range from +15 to +22°C, while daytime highs will reach +27 to +34°C.

"We can speak of a new record. These are telemetric and operational data measured between hours. Synoptic stations, on the other hand, measure temperature values at specific times," emphasized Agnieszka Prasek.

This new temperature milestone in Poland highlights a growing trend of extreme weather events across Europe, likely linked to global climate change. Rising temperatures not only pose risks to human health but also threaten agriculture, water supplies, and ecosystems. In the face of such extreme weather phenomena, it is crucial to implement adequate safety and response measures to reduce risks to both people and the environment.

The extreme heat observed in Poland is part of a larger pattern affecting the region, as neighboring Ukraine braces for rising temperatures. Starting June 28, forecasts indicate that Ukrainian cities could experience highs reaching up to +35°C. This escalating heatwave not only poses health risks but also underscores the broader implications of climate change across Europe. For more details on the situation in Ukraine, visit the latest updates on the heatwave's impact.