Southern Europe is preparing for the African heat wave: it can be more than 48 degrees
Kyiv • UNN
Southern Europe is preparing for a strong African heat wave, the temperature of which may exceed the record mark of 48.8 degrees Celsius.
A powerful heat wave is coming from Africa to Southern Europe. Authorities in a number of countries warn residents about the risk of heat stroke. Meteorologists believe that this year the temperature record of 48.8 degrees Celsius may be broken. This is reported by Euronews, reports UNN.
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As noted, temperatures in southern Europe are rising rapidly, especially in Italy and the Balkans.
In eight Italian cities, there is a warning about the impending heat wave.
Meteorologists say that this year risks becoming the hottest on record. According to them, it can break the previous record of 48.8 degrees, which was recorded in 2021 in Sicily.
Last week, due to 40-degree heat in Greece, the Acropolis was closed to the public. In Turkey, the temperature on the coast was 12 degrees higher than the seasonal norm. And residents of North Macedonia were urged not to leave their homes due to the intense heat.