Austria has seen record-breaking temperatures this summer, causing widespread disruption to everyday life and an increase in heat-related deaths. If you've spent time in Austria this summer, you've probably had to find ways to manage the extreme heat. Andreas Tröscher, press spokesman for GeoSphere Austria, told The Local Austria that this summer's intense heat spells are anything but normal. "Extreme heat places an enormous physical strain on the elderly and/or those in poor health in particular," said Tröscher. "However, even for young, fit people, extreme heat lasting several days is unhealthy.