Czechia facing week of extreme heat

The Czech Republic is bracing for a heatwave, with record-high  temperatures and thunderstorms expected in the coming days, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ).

The heat is expected to intensify from midweek and peak at the weekend, with some models predicting highs of up to 40 degrees Celsius.

People have been warned to stay out of the sun as much as possible and increase their intake of liquids.