Czech Republic Records New High Temperature of 41.10 Degrees Celsius

Kathmandu. The 'Czech Republic' recorded a new record high temperature of 41.10 degrees Celsius on Sunday. This is the second consecutive day that a new record for the highest temperature has been set.

According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI), a temperature of 41.10 degrees Celsius was measured at the official weather station in Doksany, north of Prague.

In information released via the social media platform X, the institute stated that this is the first time a temperature above 41 degrees Celsius has been recorded in the network of official weather stations. It mentioned that the temperature is still rising and the record could go even higher.

Previously, on Saturday, Doksany had measured a temperature of 40.90 degrees Celsius, breaking a 14-year-old record. Like most European countries, the 'Czech Republic' has been affected by a severe heatwave for the past two weeks. Meteorologists have stated that the heat will reach its peak on Sunday, with the possibility of strong winds and rain in some areas of western 'Czech Republic' towards the evening.

On Sunday, temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius were measured at two weather stations within about an hour in the afternoon, which was about two hours earlier than on Saturday.

CHMI has issued a warning for Prague and surrounding areas due to the risk of smog caused by increased ozone levels near the ground surface due to extreme heat. The institute has urged people, especially those with chronic respiratory problems, the elderly, and children, to avoid unnecessary physical exertion and take necessary precautions.