and early summer was cold,
dry and sunny. Towards the end of June, it warmed
up quickly
especially in the North and East with maximum temperatures well above
20°C in many places for several days. The sudden warm weather, after
the cold spring, caused a rapid snow melt in the mountains, increased
runoff and extensive flooding in major rivers and streams.
This
exceptionally warm weather
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