After a short break in the relative “coolness” in Greece, the temperature is expected to rise again. Temperatures will gradually rise this week, according to meteo.gr from the National Observatory of Athens. According to meteorologists, high temperatures will continue until Wednesday 18/8. It is expected that the column of mercury on the mainland of Greece […]
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Heat: the authorities recommended to release workers from duties from 12:00 to 16:00
In recent days, heat waves have prevailed in Greece and the government has taken emergency measures to protect workers. Two circulars issued by competent ministries provide for abstinence from work for civil servants belonging to vulnerable groups and a recommendation to take a break from 12:00 to 16:00 for employees in the private sector, Lifo.gr. […]
Unprecedented heat: in 87 regions of Greece, the air temperature exceeded + 40 ° С
In 87 districts, the air temperature exceeded + 40 ° С and reached + 44.6 ° С in Messinia. As officially reported, on Saturday, July 31, unprecedented heat prevailed across the country. According to the network of automatic meteorological stations of the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr, the mercury column has risen or exceeded […]
The heat can last 10 days
The country is experiencing the second day of a new wave of heat waves, and, according to meteorologists, this is just the beginning. One of the most alarming scenarios predicts that the heat wave will last up to 10 days and the air temperature will rise to + 45 ° C. During the current heat […]
New heat wave up to + 42 ° С
A new wave of stifling heat will come this week in Greece. According to forecasts of weather forecasters, the air temperature will reach + 42 ° С. According to the table provided by the National Meteorological Service, the heat will begin to intensify on Wednesday, and its peak will be observed on Friday, July 16, […]
10 fatal minutes took the life of a tourist from France
Search and rescue efforts have been phased out as a 29-year-old French tourist who was reported missing was found dead in the Chania area of Crete. The young woman was expected to return home to France on Tuesday, but the family reported her missing, warning the Greek authorities. Violet was on vacation in Crete alone. […]
A new wave of heat
Another “hot” day is expected on Tuesday, according to the weather forecast of the National Observatory of Athens. According to meteorologists, today, 06/29, the air temperature will start to rise again, and on Wednesday on the mainland it will reach + 41 ° C. As for the weather on Tuesday, meteo.gr notes that high air […]
+ 72 ° C – this is the temperature record of the earth’s surface in Athens
Very high air and surface temperatures were recorded by drones circling over areas of Athens. The drones were equipped with thermal imaging cameras to take appropriate measurements. The drone flight was prepared and carried out by the Up Stories team in cooperation with the meteo.gr of the National Observatory of Athens. The highest surface temperature […]
Weather: heat up to + 40 ° С
According to meteorologists at the National Observatory of Athens, the country will experience its first heat wave next week. The instability of the weather, which is already the twelfth day today, is likely to last until Monday. Meteorologists meteo.gr predict significant changes and heat up to + 40 ° C. “For three days, June 19, […]