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Hottest Day: Berlin Police Use Water Cannon to Combat Heatwave

Published June 29, 2026

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Berlin's police take unconventional measures by deploying water cannons to cool off the city during an unprecedented heatwave hitting Europe. Featuring exaggerated humor on climate woes.

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Amidst record temperatures in Germany, Berlin police have resorted to using water cannons to help cool down the city. As heat records are shattered throughout Central Europe, infrastructures like Germany's autobahn are showing signs of heat damage. The situation highlights a lack of readiness among European cities like Berlin and Paris to handle extreme weather conditions.

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