Over the weekend, maximum temperatures of over 40 degrees are expected in Greece, Cyprus and western Turkey. In Athens, the thermometer should rise to 41 degrees tomorrow.
The Ministry of Culture has instructed managers of archaeological sites such as the Acropolis to temporarily close sites for several hours when it gets too hot. Tickets already purchased may be refunded.
Many communities in Greece and Cyprus keep air-conditioned rooms open for people to seek shelter there. Workers were asked to remain at home office; Employers should also allow for flexible working hours for people to avoid the midday heat.
Warning of increased fire risk
Special attention should be paid to the elderly, the sick and young children, he said. Also, pets and strays should not be forgotten – they should be given enough water.
The Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection is already warning of an increased risk of fire next week. As the heat wave is accompanied by severe drought and strong winds blow in many parts of the country from Monday, the risk of major fires will also increase, warned Citizen Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias.
Storm in Northern Italy
Northern Italy was hit by severe storms. Friuli-Venezia Giulia and South Tyrol were particularly affected. There was damage in the Friulian provinces of Udine and Gorizia, among others. Roofs were damaged, trees and power poles down. Around 40 people had to be rescued in the town of Torviscosa, near Udine, after the building where they live was damaged by strong winds.
extreme weather
While individual extreme events cannot be directly attributed to a specific cause, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it is clear that extreme weather events such as floods, storms and heat are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of the climate crisis. . . That means: precipitation and storms are getting heavier, heat waves are getting hotter, and droughts are getting drier.