“Greece Braces for Season’s First Heatwave”, “Greece Braces for Three-Day Heatwave, Temperatures to Exceed 40°C” – Greece’s civil protection minister announced on Monday that the country will face a three-day heatwave starting on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius. The minister also cautioned about a heightened risk of wildfires due to the extreme heat.
“Greece’s Heatwave to Peak on Wednesday and Thursday,” Warns Civil Protection Minister” – Vassilis Kikilias, Greece’s civil protection minister, informed reporters ahead of a cross-ministry meeting that the impending heatwave will reach its peak on Wednesday and Thursday.
“Meteorologists Forecast 43°C Temperatures in Greece, Easing by Weekend” – Meteorologists have issued warnings of scorching temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius in Greece this week, followed by a gradual decrease over the weekend.
“Greece Records Warmest Winter on Record, Continues with Above-Normal Temperatures in April”
Wildfires, a perennial problem in the Greek summer, started as early as March at an altitude of over 1,000m. This month, firefighters have battled dozens of forest fires on a daily basis.
