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Denmark recorded the hottest day in over 150 years of observations

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In Denmark, the air temperature reached 36.6°C, setting a new record. The previous maximum of 36.4°C had stood since 1975.

Denmark recorded the hottest day in over 150 years of observations

A new temperature record has been set in Denmark. On Saturday, the air warmed up to 36.6°C, the highest figure in the country's entire history of meteorological observations. This was reported by UNN citing The Guardian.

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The new record surpassed the previous maximum of 36.4°C, which had stood since 1975. Temperature observations in Denmark have been conducted since 1874.

The Danish Meteorological Institute noted that the temperature of 36.6°C was recorded north of the city of Odense.

We are having the warmest day since measurements began in 1874. And the day is not over yet...

– the agency said in a post on social media X.

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