Temperatures in Athens are expected to reach 45 degrees. Fires are raging in the country due to abnormally high temperatures, and deaths from heatstroke are also being recorded.
Greece expects the hottest weekend in 50 years in July. The heat wave will last for several days. Reported by The Guardian.
Leading meteorologist Panagiotis Giannopoulos from state broadcaster ERT warned that a heatwave in excess of 40 degrees Celsius is expected over the weekend. This is why the government encourages people to work from home and not go out unless absolutely necessary. Major tourist attractions will be closed to visitors.
“This weekend risks being the hottest July in 50 years. Temperatures in Athens will exceed 40 degrees for six to seven days by the end of July,” Giannopoulos said. said.
Such a long period of high temperatures was noted to be exceptional for the Greek capital. Temperatures of up to 45 degrees are expected in the central region of Thessaly. It is already known that a 46-year-old man died from heat stroke. The incident occurred on the island of Evia. Due to the high temperature, cardio-respiratory failure began. The man ended up in the hospital.
There is a possibility of fire due to high temperature. There are now 79 wildfires raging across the country. Therefore, rescue services are ready. France, Cyprus, Italy and Israel sent planes to help the fires. Türkiye also sent firefighters and helicopters.
Recall, on July 20, tabloids wrote that Nostradamus predicted a deadly heat wave in Europe in 2023.
On July 19, scientists told what made 2023 so hot. Researchers predict it will only get worse.
Source: Focus
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