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15.06.2024 - 14:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Popular holiday destinations in Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures for this time of year. Brits are being warned of blistering conditions in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus as a heatwave spreads across parts of Europe.
Authorities are recommending that people stay inside and stay hydrated with the hot weather linked to recent deaths in Greece. Schools and tourist attractions in some areas have even been forced to close due to the life-threatening temperatures.
National weather agencies have issued warnings this week, with temperatures in the low 40s forecast for Greece and Cyprus, the Mirror reports. Here’s a roundup of the latest weather updates from Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.
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In recent days Greece has seen extreme temperatures which has led to the closure of some attractions and a mini-lockdown. Schools have had to close and the Acropolis in Athens has restricted its opening hours. Temperatures exceeded 40C on Thursday in much of central and southern Greece.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warned of soaring temperatures earlier this but conditions are set to cool over the weekend, bringing some respite. Locations in Greece where tourists are urged to take care are:
Athens
The Cyclades islands
Crete
Eastern Peloponnese
Dodecanese Islands
Amorgos
This week Cyprus has seen temperatures reach highs up to 39C, causing wildfires to break out near Paphos. Fires have broken out near the village of Polemi and since, Cyprus has activated its Pyros nation plan and requested aid from neighbouring countries.
The Department of Meteorology in Cyprus has issued an “extreme maximum weather warning" on Friday
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