From Hungary to Ukraine, Europe's scorching heatwave hits east

Central and eastern Europe has buckled under record-shattering heat. According to France 24, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and the Balkans all hit extreme temperatures, forcing Ukraine to impose rolling blackouts as its power grid strained under demand. Romania endured violent storms on the heels of its own heatwave. The region's infrastructure and public health are already testing their limits.

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