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Germany expects heat and thunderstorms before the weather changes

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Before a change in the weather, Germany is once again experiencing temperatures of up to 35 degrees and violent thunderstorms. The heat and storms follow prolonged drought and wildfires in parts of the country.

Meteorologists expect temperatures of up to 35 degrees in Germany before a cooler weekend.2 During the day and in the night to Wednesday, some severe thunderstorms are predicted.2 Current weather conditions are following persistent drought in Germany.1

Forest fires are currently dominating the headlines in southern Europe.1 In Germany, the consequences of climate change due to low water and forest fires can be felt.1 The criticism of the German government's climate policy is getting louder again in this context.1

Why it matters

  • The low-water situation in Germany mainly affects rivers such as the Rhine, which are crucial for the transport of goods and the cooling of industrial plants.1

  • Forest fires in Germany occur mainly in dry regions such as Brandenburg or Saxony, where pine forests are prone to fires.1

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    tagesschau · DE

    Hitze, Dürre, Waldbrände: Rufe nach Reaktion der Bundesregierung

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from German

  2. 2

    DIE ZEIT · DE

    Gewitter in Deutschland: Hitze und starke Gewitter vor Wetterumschwung erwartet

    Aug 5, 2026

    Factliner text translated from German

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