Poland is sweating through record-setting temps as a scorching spell sweeps across Europe. Forecasters agree it topped 40 °C in several areas, shattering a long-standing 1926 record. An emergency alert urged folks to drink up, while health experts advised cutting outdoor time whenever possible.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on Poland’s major milestone, with officials organizing fireworks in urban centers. The scorching heat throws a wrench in prep plans, yet organizers insist the planned events will push through at full throttle.