Greece is melting at 42 degrees Celsius, and the Acropolis, one of the most important historical sites, is closing its doors! Yes, you read that right – due to the extreme heatwave sweeping the country, authorities have decided to protect workers and visitors. Temperatures in Athens are reaching up to 38 degrees, while some parts of the country are expected to hit 42 degrees Celsius. And that’s not all – fourth-level fire warnings, meaning extreme risk, have been issued in Attica, central Greece, the Peloponnese, and Thessaly. Just on Monday, 41 fires broke out, with 7 still active by evening. Greek civil protection is on high alert, and emergency services are ready to act.
But Greece isn’t alone in this hell. Catalonia in Spain has ordered people to stay home due to wildfires that have spread over nearly 3,000 hectares. Marseille airport is closed due to a nearby fire, and over 100 firefighters are battling flames near Narbonne. Evacuations are underway, and the highway connecting France and Spain is closed. All this comes after much of southern and western Europe was hit by an early summer heatwave causing mass evacuations and huge material damage.
The United Nations warns that such heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change caused by human activity. The planet is heating up, and extreme heat is becoming the new normal. If you think this is just another summer wave, think again – this is a wake-up call for the whole world.
While Greece fights fire and heat, authorities have introduced mandatory breaks for outdoor workers in the most affected areas, and citizens are urged to be cautious. If you thought summer was time to relax, Greece and Europe are sending a clear message: brace yourself for hell on earth.
Is this just the beginning, or will we soon watch entire regions turn to ash? The climate is changing, and we? We pretend everything is fine. Come on, drop a comment – are you ready for the next round of hellish heat, or do you think this is overblown? Let the debate begin!
