2023-07-15 09:56:44
Greece is at the peak of the current heat wave – 87 weather stations in the country recorded highs of over 40 degrees on Friday. The highest temperature of the year so far was 44.2 degrees in Thebes, around 50 kilometers northwest of Athens, as the National Observatory announced on Saturday. The meteorologists did not expect the heat to drop over the weekend either.
In addition, the danger of forest fires increases due to the high drought, warned the civil defense and the fire brigade on Saturday. The Ministry of Environment and Energy called for a reduction in the use of private cars because exhaust gases in conurbations such as Athens and Thessaloniki polluted the air more in the heat. In addition, due to the increased risk of fire, caution was advised when handling fuels such as petrol. The train company OSE announced that the trains would slow down because of the high temperatures to ensure safety on the hot rails.
The weather also affects some tourists and their holiday program: On Saturday, a number of archaeological sites in the country will once more close at noon – including the Acropolis in Athens. Last admission is in the morning until 11.30 a.m., then it will not open once more until 5.30 p.m. On Friday morning, a tourist suffered a slight heat stroke while visiting the hill of the archaeological landmark. In addition, people are encouraged to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous physical exertion. According to the Greek media, experts from the Athens Observatory only predicted relaxation at the beginning of the week, with temperatures then expected to rise once more at the end of the coming week.
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