41.7 Degrees: Heat Record & Severe Weather in Germany
Germany is currently experiencing extreme weather conditions with a historic temperature peak and approaching storms. A new heat record of 41.7 degrees was measured in Brandenburg. At the same time, reports of a violent crime in Lower Saxony as well as activities of organized crime are shocking the public.
The extreme heatwave in Germany has reached a new high of 41.7 degrees in Brandenburg. In many places, this heat is now ending with a severe storm front. You must prepare for heavy rain, hail, and gale-force winds, which have been moving across the country since Sunday evening.
A fatal incident occurred in Stade on Monday. Six adults were shot dead in a youth welfare facility – a social institution for young people. The background of the crime in Lower Saxony is not yet known.
Reports on organized crime also shed light on the structures of criminal groups referred to as the so-called "Turkish Mafia." These operate from Berlin and Dubai, among other places, and are reportedly involved in serious offenses such as extortion of entrepreneurs, drug trafficking, and contract killings.
To improve mobile coverage, Telefónica Germany is currently testing new technologies. Together with the provider OQ Technology, the use of satellite mobile communications is being tested to close dead zones in the network.
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