The young man with autism and an intellectual disability was found unconscious inside a car parked outside of his parents house, after being left there for hours in the heat and sun
According to reports, a wider area in central Evia has also suffered power outages due to the weather
System in place since 2010 records average monthly temperatures as higher by as much as 4.8C, compared to average temperatures for previous months of June
All you need to know to stay safe and make the most of your holidays in Greece during a heatwave.
The Greek Civil Protection services and Fire department have been placed on heightened operational readiness, as the latest weather bulletin predicts warm air masses moving into the country in the coming days. The weather conditions are conducive to a high risk of wildfires
Among other things, the document urges employees to take breaks to reduce heat stress, perform physical activities during low temperature hours
Countries across Europe will be feeling the heat in the coming days with temperatures set to soar past the seasonal average
Health authorities in Greece are warning individuals with high-risk conditions, including heart and respiratory ailments to remain indoors and wear masks as more dust is expected.
Authorities are warning individuals with high-risk health conditions to stay indoors as a new wave of African dust returns.
Athens and many parts of Greece, including Thessaloniki, Crete, and Kalamata, turned orange this week as a result of a massive dust storm moving in from Africa which impacted air quality and reduced visibility.
Flooding, minor power outages and even snow at higher altitudes was recorded overnight, while citizens remain on alert for more intense rain, hail and wind today
Winds will be strong, reaching up to 8 on the Beaufort scale
According to the Meteo.gr system, 227 weather stations around the country recorded high temperatures exceeding 25C on Monday; highest at 31C
Get ready for some June weather... in April
Damages have been reported, but fortunately no injuries nor deaths
Last year was the hottest in Greece over the last three decades, according to climatebook.gr. The research team presented its findings on climate conditions in the country earlier this month. Specifically, the average annual temperature in Greece for 2023 was 15.2C, with data cited by the group indicating an increase from 13.5C thirty years ago. […]
The main features of the bad weather are heavy rain and storms, accompanied by a high frequency of lightning and possibly hailstorms
Areas across the globe experienced heat, wildfires and floods in trends that are expected to continue
Thunderstorms in North America and Europe more destructive than ever resulting in $76 billion in losses, $58 billion of which were insured
Areas in Athens’ northern suburbs primarily affected by the heavy storm