Serbia is burning up in a hellish heatwave! Temperatures soared to a scorching 35°C in Banatski Karlovac and Negotin, while Belgrade wasn’t far behind at 32°C. Other hotspots like Kikinda, Zaječar, Kruševac, Veliko Gradište, and Valjevo hit 34°C, with Kragujevac, Kuršumlija, and Ćuprija reaching 33°C. Novi Sad and Niš clocked in at 31°C, and the mountain resort Kopaonik offered a cooler 23°C. The meteorological red alert is flashing for Banat, Bačka, eastern and southeastern Serbia, signaling very dangerous weather, while the rest of the country is under an orange alert — still dangerous. The Republic Hydrometeorological Institute warns this heatwave will last until July 8, with max temps between 34 and 38°C, and locally even hitting 40°C early next week! Relief is only expected by Tuesday and Wednesday when temperatures will finally drop. But wait, the drama doesn’t stop at the thermometer! On the streets of Belgrade, students have been blocking traffic since June 29, protesting alleged police brutality. These blockades have caused chaos, with police removing barricades and arresting some protesters, but the students keep coming back. President Vučić calls for peace, while the Ministry of Interior threatens legal action against illegal blockades. Serbia is on edge — caught between a blazing heatwave and social unrest. Will we survive this fiery combo? Drop your thoughts below if you think this is just the beginning of chaos or if we’ll somehow make it through the heat and protests unscathed!
