One part of Europe burns and the other is flooded. Extreme weather puts central governments under pressure and threatens to scare away summer tourism.
Extreme weather has become an implacable enemy in Europe. On the Italian island of Sardinia, a firefighter was injured during an operation trying to save a camp. The flames devastated the place and a water plant in the town of Nuoro.
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Portugal:
More than 3,000 firefighters were fighting 130 fires this weekend. Temperatures exceed 40 degrees, so some regions are on high alert for the risk of more fires.
Spain:
The Madrid park of El Retiro closes its doors due to the new heat wave. Temperatures will mark values above 40 degrees in the center and north of the country. “The climax of the episode will be reached on Wednesday,” the newspaper El País reported.
“I’m looking forward to going on vacation the day after tomorrow. I’m going to Switzerland to escape the heat here, which is unbearable,” said a Madrid resident.
Slovenia:
The rains and floods in Slovenia have left six dead and severe damage. The prime minister considers it the worst catastrophe since the war of independence. With the help of neighboring countries, cleanups are carried out and losses of more than 500 million euros are assessed. Slovenia seeks support from the EU and NATO for recovery.
“There may also be rapid increases in smaller torrential water flows, in all areas where there was flooding in recent days,” said Janez Polajnar, a hydrologist at the Slovenian State Environment Agency.
Norway:
The storm “Hans” is expected in Norway, causing rain and flooding that have already affected a parking lot in Oslo, where some cars were submerged in water.
Denmark:
Likewise, Denmark experiences autumn-like weather after a rainy July, with showers and storms affecting the island of Bornholm and then the capital, Copenhagen.
2023-08-07 19:53:45
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