Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe

A dangerous heatwave is spreading eastward across Europe. According to The Guardian, Budapest is forecast to exceed forty degrees Celsius in the coming days, while Belgrade and Bucharest have already reached thirty-eight and thirty-seven degrees respectively. Red warnings are in effect across the region, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors. The heat dome, which has been linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, continues to push east across the continent.

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