40 Grad und mehr: Hitze ohne Ende in Griechenland und Italien

40 Grad und mehr: Hitze ohne Ende in Griechenland und Italien

In the next days, meteorologists expect the heat to continue rising. Temperatures of 36 degrees are already measured in Athens. In Patras, the commuter train tracks are buckling. It is recommended that older people avoid going outside. Italy also expects 40 degrees Celsius.

Hitze ohne Ende in weiten Teilen Griechenlands – Gleise verformt

Across the country, the effects of the heat have been felt for days: Due to high temperatures, railway tracks of the suburban train in the port city of Patras have deformed. The Civil Protection again urged elderly or sick people not to go out. "The worst part is that we can't sleep at night because of the heat," a passer-by told Greek television in Athens. Furthermore, the Civil Protection says that the fire danger is very high due to dryness, …