A severe heatwave is impacting Europe, with new temperature records established in both the United Kingdom and Germany on Friday. The extreme heat caused significant damage to a major German motorway, with the asphalt buckling under the strain. This disruption highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to increasingly frequent and intense heat events. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and working to repair the affected section of the autobahn. The heatwave is prompting concerns about public health and potential disruptions to travel and daily life across the continent. Further high temperatures are forecast for the coming days, raising the risk of similar incidents.