Europe heatwave live: Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’; extreme heat warnings for England

Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeWhile much of Germany is braced for temperatures above 40C today, further east countries more usually on the frontline of climate change are experiencing mild weather conditions for this time of year, writes Helena Smith, the Guardian’s Athens-based correspondent.Unlike huge swathes of western Europe, Greece is neither sweltering nor issuing emergency weather warnings. Indicative of the mild weather conditions the mercury was registered at 31 C in the Greek capital at noon today, according to Meteo, the official weather portal of Athens’ national observatory. On Sunday noon readings are forecast at 30C. Continue reading...