German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions

Extreme heat in Germany is warping infrastructure. In Leipzig, temperatures soared to forty-one degrees Celsius—one hundred six degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt tramway tracks, disrupting public transport across the city. According to Al Jazeera, the heat wave is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather sweeping through Europe.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton