High temperatures break records

Temperatures in the Czech Republic broke records around the country Thursday, with highs of up to 33 - 36° Celsius. In the South Moravian town of České Budějovice an 80-year record fell, while the Prague meteorological station at Clementinum 34.1° marked the hottest July 23rd since the station began keeping records in 1775. Meanwhile, Prague rescue services were called out to treat some 40 cases of heat-related problems in the morning hours alone, 70% more often than on standard days.