‘Heat Dome’ Sweeping Across Europe Set to Engulf Central Europe and the Balkans

Geneva/Brussels: The dangerous heat dome currently suffocating Western Europe is forecast to shift eastward, with meteorologists warning that Central Europe and the Balkans are next in line for extreme temperatures in the coming days.
A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing temperatures to soar well above seasonal norms. The phenomenon has already strained power grids, disrupted transport networks, and raised serious public health concerns across Western Europe, with hospitals and emergency services placed on high alert.
As the system moves east, countries including Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Greece are bracing for potentially record-breaking heat. Authorities across the region are urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak hours, and check on vulnerable neighbours, particularly the elderly and young children.
Climate scientists warn that such extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and more intense due to climate change, and that Europe must accelerate its adaptation strategies to cope with what may become the new normal.