Reader Q&A: ask Ajit Niranjan anything about Europe’s hellish week of heat

This week, much of Europe has experienced record-breaking temperatures, with countries including Germany, France, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary reporting their hottest days ever recorded. According to reporting by the Guardian's environmental correspondent Ajit Niranjan, the heat wave continues its eastward movement, with Budapest expected to reach forty degrees Celsius and eastern European regions under red alert. The crisis has exposed critical gaps in preparation and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including women and low-income families. The Guardian is hosting a live question-and-answer session with Niranjan to discuss both the immediate heat emergency and broader questions about Europe's climate readiness.

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