Abnormal heat persists in a number of countries in southern Europe, in particular Spain and Italy, according to European media.
So, in Sicily, the air temperature during the day approached 47 degrees Celsius. The island’s health services report a 20% increase in hospital visits.
At least 20 cities in Italy continue to operate the increased level of danger imposed by the authorities due to the heat. This includes Rome, Florence and Bologna. Italian Health Minister Orazio Schilacci urged residents and tourists to be extra vigilant and avoid direct sunlight from 11:00 to 18:00. In addition, Rome is reported to be experiencing power outages amid a surge in the use of air conditioners.
Spanish meteorological services on Wednesday reported a record temperature in coastal waters. On average, the water warmed up to 24.6 degrees Celsius, which is 2.2 degrees higher than the average for this time. In some parts, the water temperature exceeded 28 degrees Celsius.
A difficult situation is observed in Greece and Cyprus. Greek forecasters record peaks of 39 degrees Celsius in the east of the country and 41 degrees in the west. In addition, 43 degrees Celsius is expected in Athens by the weekend. In Cyprus, the temperature is recorded at about 40 degrees Celsius, on Friday and Saturday the situation is predicted to worsen – it will be even hotter.
On the eve in a number of regions in the south-east of France recorded temperature records. In the department of Ariège, the air warmed up to 40.6 degrees Celsius for the first time in the history of meteorological observations. The record temperature was also recorded in Renno in Corsica – 38.3 degrees Celsius.
In addition, the water in the Mediterranean Sea near Nice warmed up to 29.2 degrees Celsius, which was the highest figure on record in this region.
Source: Rosbalt
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