Poland experienced its highest-ever recorded temperature for the month of June, according to the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW). The temperature reached 38.9°C (102.02°F) in Słubice, in the Lubusz Voivodeship. This measurement marks a new record in Polish meteorological history, indicating the severity of the current heatwave. The IMGW stated the reading demonstrates the ongoing heatwave is already making its mark on the country’s climate records. This extreme heat raises concerns about potential health risks and impacts on the environment. Authorities are likely to issue further advisories as the heatwave continues. The record temperature underscores the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.