Austria & European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service

Austria: Austria reported a record 395 heat-related deaths in June, highlighting the broader health impact of the heatwave.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The EU climate service provided data on Europe's warming and wildfire emissions, informing the crisis response.

Austria: Austria recorded temperature records during the heatwave.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: C3S confirmed June 2026 as the hottest June on record for Western Europe.

Austria: Austria>>> has implemented measures like misters in Vienna to help residents cope with the heat, showing a proactive response to the extreme weather.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service>>> reported that Europe has warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and severe.

Austria: Austria is projected to experience temperatures up to 40C due to the heatwave.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service, represented by its deputy director Samantha Burgess, explained that the hot weather was due to a 'heat dome' of trapped air, providing meteorological context.

Austria: Austria's Verbund reported earnings drop, but the country's role is peripheral.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: Reported record-low river flows and heatwave data.