Extreme Heatwave Sweep Over Southern Europe: Acropolis Closed, Record Temperatures Predicted in Greece and Italy

Due to the unbearable heat, the Acropolis of Athens was closed from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as a tourist suffered a heatstroke in the morning. However, after being taken to the hospital, it was found that there was no danger to her health.

However, the acropolis is also closed to tourists on Saturday to protect visitors and employees.

The temperature reached 44.2 degrees in Thebes on Friday, but it could rise to 44 degrees elsewhere in Greece on Saturday.

Meteorologists warn that in the near future there is no hope for the temperature in Athens to drop to 35 degrees, which is usually typical for this time of the year.

Meanwhile, in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, the thermometer reached 43 degrees on Friday.

Italy is also suffering from extreme heat, and it is predicted that the heat will continue to take hold next week.

It is expected that the heat wave “Cerbers” will not subside throughout Southern and Southeastern Europe.

In Italy, the “red” alert level has been announced in 16 cities, including Rome, Bologna and Florence.

It is predicted that the temperature in Rome could reach 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, and even 43 degrees on Tuesday, surpassing the record of 40.5 degrees registered in August 2007.

The European Space Agency warns that temperatures in Sicily and Sardinia could reach 48 degrees, setting an absolute European record.

2023-07-15 11:04:00
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