Only hot legends left in Sicily!European summer brings multiple climate challenges
News from the Associated Press, July 16 (edited by Ma Lan)Global heat continues to intensify, and Europe is one of the most visibly affected regions.
Greek authorities temporarily closed the Acropolis on Friday because of the intense heat. The local temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius, and the surface temperature of the rock on which the Acropolis is located was predicted to reach 48 degrees Celsius, causing some tourists to experience dehydration and fainting symptoms.
According to the European Space Agency,Europe’s heat wave has only just begun, Spain, France, Germany and Poland will all experience extreme weather. In addition, next week southern Europe will face a heat wave in northern Africa called “Charon”, named after the ferryman in Greek mythology who sent souls to hell.
Italy’s meteorological agency said the country will usher in a record-setting heat wave next week and has issued red warnings for extreme heat to 16 cities. Temperatures could exceed 40°C in Rome and TuscanyTemperatures in Sicily can reach a maximum of 46°C。
Felicity Hinton, a local tour guide in Rome, said that with soaring temperatures and overcrowding, Rome has become a nightmare for tourists. People often faint and ambulances are everywhere.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, a forest fire broke out on the island of La Palma, Spain. So far at least 2,000 people have been evacuated and 4,500 hectares of land have been destroyed.
Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo said the wildfire on La Palma was out of control and 10 planes were currently fighting it. According to media reports, about 3,000 buildings on the island and many banana plantations, roads and irrigation systems have been hit by wildfires.
The German Weather Service also stated that temperatures in eastern and southern Germany may reach 38°C, and the Brandenburg Ministry of the Environment has raised the forest fire risk warning to “very high danger”. In addition, it also warned that thunderstorms may occur day and night throughout Germany, especially at night, with heavy rain, hail and strong winds.
Meanwhile, the UK is in the midst of torrential rain. The British Met Office issued a severe weather warning. For this reason, the tennis match Wimbledon has closed the game ticket sales.
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2023-07-16 01:20:00
