From today until the end of the week, temperatures in Greece will reach 44 degrees, warn the Civil Protection.
Authorities recommend that tourists with information in several languages be careful and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. They recommend not to travel at noon, BNT reported.
Police said they would stop trucks in high-temperature areas.
Businesses that operate outdoors close at noon. Mass inspections of working conditions in the heat are being carried out.
Doctors warn that the number of hospitalized tourists has increased after prolonged exposure to the sun. The municipalities distribute water on the beach in many places.
Police are guarding the forests and reminding that it is forbidden to light a fire in and near a forest. There is a risk of fire at these high temperatures. High fines are imposed for violation.
Firefighters are currently fighting a wildfire near Profitis Ilias in Amphilochia, western Greece, the online edition of the Athens daily Kathimerini reported.
A team of 28 firefighters and 11 machines were at the scene, assisted by two PZL-Mielec Dromader aircraft.
According to the fire service, more than 30 forest fires broke out in the country over the weekend, including a large fire on the popular island of Paros.
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