Europe Swelters Under Record-Breaking Heat Wave
A severe heat wave has been affecting eastern and southern Europe for over a week, causing sweltering temperatures, forest fires, and even an invasion of grasshoppers in Italy.
Air Travel Disrupted
In Hungary, the main airport was forced to close temporarily due to heat damage to its runways. Meanwhile, in Romania, power cuts are increasing in hospitals due to peak air conditioning consumption.
Greece Experiences Extreme Heat
Some regions of Greece have already experienced temperatures exceeding 40°C for over 10 days. The Acropolis of Athens, the country’s most popular tourist destination, was forced to close its doors for several days during the hottest hours of the day.
Red Cross Warns of Heat-Related Symptoms
A Red Cross nurse in Greece warns that people are experiencing severe headaches, dehydration, and dizziness, as well as the urge to faint, due to the intense heat.
Italy Declares "Red Alert"
In neighboring Italy, 14 cities, including Rome and Florence, have been declared on "red alert" due to heat and humidity. The economy has also had to adapt to the temperatures.
Sicily Takes Measures to Mitigate Heat
In Sicily, work in agriculture and construction has been banned between 12:30 and 16:00 on days when the risk of carrying out outdoor work is "high". The measure will be in force until August 31.
Experts Warn of Future Heat Waves
According to experts, European city dwellers will have to adapt not only their infrastructure but also their habits to cope with more intense heat waves in the future.