A number of countries in southern and central Europe are facing extremely hot weather, European media reported on Wednesday.
In particular, this situation is observed in Greece. In Athens, the Acropolis was closed to the public on Wednesday. The local authorities announced that they had made this decision to protect both employees and tourists from the heat. It is expected that during the day the air temperature in the capital will warm up to 43 degrees Celsius.
In addition, Greece has introduced an increased level of danger due to forest fires amid hot, dry weather. In some regions of the country, a ban has been imposed on construction work in the middle of the day, when temperatures reach peak levels.
In Italy, the day before, 12 cities, including Rome, declared the highest level of danger due to the heat. In recent days, four people have died in different parts of the country due to this weather. The country’s Ministry of Health recommended that citizens stay indoors and drink plenty of water if possible.
According to the forecast of the Spanish Meteorological Service, in the coming days in the south of the country, the air may warm up to 44 degrees Celsius.
In Romania, the air temperature in many areas has also been around 40 degrees Celsius in recent days.
Forest fires have started in different parts of Albania due to heat and wind.
Abnormally hot weather has also set in Turkey, where temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius. It is expected that this heat will remain in the country for another two days.
