Berlin Turns Police Water Cannons Into Giant Cooling Showers Amid Record Heat Berlin found an unexpected new use for its police water cannons—and this time, it had nothing to do with protests. As record-breaking heat gripped the city, officers parked the massive vehicles in front of the Brandenburg Gate and sprayed a cooling mist over crowds seeking relief. The same water cannons typically deployed for riot control became a welcome escape from the scorching temperatures. The vehicles later made their way through Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag, and Mauerpark, releasing around 9,000 liters of water in a single afternoon. The effort came as Germany recorded a blistering 41.3°C, the highest temperature ever measured in the country. Instead of running from the water cannons, people lined up to enjoy them—and for once, the crowd cheered. - @celebritygist_1