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.
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