Government unveils heat protection plan as temperatures hit new record
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Facing an all-time high temperature of 41 degrees Celsius and continued scorching heat, the government has announced new measures to combat the extreme weather. Regulations for installing climate control systems in homes are set to be eased, and schools will undergo structural upgrades like improved shading and window replacements to enhance heat protection for students.
The intense drought continues to exacerbate existing problems, significantly reducing hydropower output by 30% and impacting the country's electricity supply. Low water levels are also revealing historical curiosities and, more critically, posing a severe threat to livestock in regions like Tyrol due to insufficient rainfall.
In other domestic news, the ÖVP's new General Secretary, Christian Gstöttner, discussed the party's direction, while a positive economic note saw Voestalpine report a significant profit surge in its first quarter. Discussions also continued regarding the development of data centers within the nation, and politicians' summer holiday destinations were a topic of interest.