At least four people are known to have died.
Greece has been hit by an insane heat wave 60 ~/strong>. Temperature exceeds +38°C for at least three days.
This reports Independent.
An urgent warning has been issued to everyone planning a trip to Ukraine.
It is noted that four vacationers have already died and even more people are missing due to record temperatures. In particular, the mayors found Michael Mosley, a well-known television doctor in Greece. The man lost consciousness and died while walking.
Tourist facilities in Athens and beyond were forced to close.
” The Acropolis also closed its doors to visitors after reports of people passing out in line,” the report said.< /p>
The country's authorities have declared a level three heat alert. Locals are urged to work from home and avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
“We never had a heat wave in the 20th century until the 19th June. There were several of them in the 21st century, but not a single one before June 15.”, say local meteorologists.
A high temperature was recorded on the northwestern coast of Crete: the thermometer reached +44.5°C.
“Also on June 5, a 67-year-old Dutch tourist was found dead in Crete. The husband lost consciousness while crossing the Milon Gorge in Rethymnon. On the same day, a 70-year-old French tourist collapsed and died while walking on the beach in Crete. Fourth death Thursday, June 13, again in Crete. An 80-year-old man left a hotel and his body was later discovered at an archaeological site.”, – told in the message.
Meanwhile, the return of heat in Ukraine should be expected with the beginning of the new week.
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