Unprecedented Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe as Poland Closes Power Facilities

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Unusually high temperatures have shattered records in central and eastern Europe, with Slovakia experiencing temperatures of 42C (108F) in Dolné Plachtince. In Poland, alarmingly low water levels in the Vistula River have led to the closure of the Kozienice and Połaniec coal-fired power stations, resulting in a loss of approximately 1.3GW in energy production. The Robert Koch Institute reported around 11,900 heat-related fatalities in Germany this summer. Additionally, nearly 500,000 hectares have been consumed by wildfires across the EU since the beginning of the year. Ongoing heat and drought conditions are anticipated to further strain energy systems, waterways, and wildfire management efforts.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using Al-assisted tools. ai-generated

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00:00Europe is facing another wave of extreme heat.

00:02Temperature records are falling across Central and Eastern Europe.

00:07Slovakia recorded a new national high of 42 degrees Celsius.

00:11The record was measured in Dolne Plaktyns on Thursday.

00:15Poland is also facing serious pressure from the heat.

00:18Low water levels in the Vistula River have reduced cooling supplies.

00:23Authorities shut down two coal-fired power plants.

00:26The Kozenis and Pawanek plants lost about 1.3 gigawatts of capacity.

00:31In Germany, the heat has also taken a deadly toll.

00:35New estimates suggest about 11,900 people died from heat this summer.

00:40Meanwhile, drought is increasing the risk of wildfires.

00:44Around 500,000 hectares have burned across the European Union this year.

00:49Austria also recorded a new high of 41.2 degrees Celsius.

00:54Experts warn extreme heat is putting pressure on people and infrastructure.

00:58And with drought continuing, the risks could grow further across Europe.

01:03Disclosure.

01:03This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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