# #ClimateChange in the news

October 3, 2026 at 07:44 PM

> Austria Hits Record 41.3°C Amid Deadly Heatwave · Climate Change Increases Alpine Safety Risks · Austria Records Hottest Summer, Crop Yields Plummet

[Austria Hits Record 41.3°C Amid Deadly Heatwave](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-hits-record-41-3-c-amid-deadly-heatwave-e95c19a3>)
*October 3, 2026 at 07:44 PM* - Austria recorded a peak temperature of 41.3°C in 2026, leading to an estimated 1,276 heat-related deaths and significant glacier loss.

[Climate Change Increases Alpine Safety Risks](<https://austriareport.com/article/climate-change-increases-alpine-safety-risks-59a82408>)
*September 26, 2026 at 08:27 PM* - Austrian alpine organizations warn that melting glaciers and rockfalls are endangering mountain sports and infrastructure safety.

[Austria Records Hottest Summer, Crop Yields Plummet](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-records-hottest-summer-crop-yields-plummet-1ecbc959>)
*September 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM* - Extreme heat and drought cause significant declines in Austrian grain maize, soy, and potato harvests, prompting government support.