Austria Records Hottest July Temperature as Heatwave Damage Reaches EUR 1.4 Billion

Austria has recorded its hottest July temperature ever, with 40.3°C measured in Wieselburg, surpassing the previous July record. Authorities say the country is in the grip of its second severe heatwave of the season, and researchers estimate combined damages from the two events at around EUR 1.4 billion. Austria’s meteorological service warned another week of extreme heat is expected, driven by hot subtropical air and high pressure. Scientists linked extreme heat largely to human-caused global warming, warning of drought and wildfire risks.