Scorching heatwaves are frying the Balkans, and we’re all pretending it’s just another summer heat! Temperatures in Montenegro are soaring up to 36°C, while Serbia has declared a state of emergency in five cities and 11 municipalities due to wildfires caused by drought and extreme heat. Meanwhile, scientists warn that climate change has nearly tripled the number of heat-related deaths in European cities. When will we finally realize this isn’t just a heatwave, but a planet-wide alarm?
Killer Temperature Rise
In Montenegro, temperatures are hitting unprecedented highs: Podgorica and surrounding areas expect up to 36°C, while the southern parts of the country will see up to 35°C. Nikšić, Cetinje, Boka, and northern regions are also baking under the sun with temperatures reaching 30°C. But Montenegro isn’t alone – Serbia has declared a state of emergency in five cities and 11 municipalities due to wildfires that have engulfed thousands of hectares. These fires are the result of prolonged drought, extreme heat, and hurricane-force winds, causing massive damage – in the village of Dubovo, about 100 houses have burned down.
Climate Change Is No Myth
A study by scientists from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Switzerland shows that climate change has increased heatwave temperatures by up to 4°C in 12 major European cities. In just ten days at the end of June and early July, around 1,500 people died due to heat, with two-thirds of these deaths attributed directly to climate change. The most vulnerable are those over 65 and people with pre-existing health conditions. This isn’t a movie apocalypse – this is our reality.
Heat as a Public Health Crisis
Emergency services in Serbia report a surge in calls due to high blood pressure, fainting, and stress caused by the brutal heat. People are literally suffocating in their cities as temperatures climb to 36°C. And what are we doing? Most of us just complain about the heat while authorities fail to take serious measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Will We Finally Act?
As fires spread, temperatures rise, and people die, the question remains – how much longer can we ignore this problem? Will we wait until the heat literally kills us, or will we finally understand it’s time to act? Climate change isn’t a distant future; it’s the present. And if we don’t start behaving responsibly, the consequences will be catastrophic.
Conclusion
The heatwaves hitting us are not just an inconvenience – they are a life-threatening danger. Fires in Serbia, temperatures reaching 36°C in Montenegro, and heat-related deaths across Europe clearly show that the climate crisis is real and urgent. If you’re in the mood to laugh, remember this is the time when people faint from heat, not jokes. So, what do you think – is it time to stop pretending everything is fine? Or will we keep waiting to be roasted by the sun? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s ready to face reality!
