Temperatures in Greece soared to 45°C on Tuesday with the highest recorded in Central Greece. Heatwave conditions to continue.

The Ministry of Health has already initiated emergency measures to safeguard workers in the private sector from heat-related health risks.

According to forecasts, the most intense phase of the heatwave will begin on Tuesday, July 22, and last through Saturday, July 26.

The task force reviewed the impact of the heatwave on underground and overhead cables and the interventions made to prevent power outages.

Whether viewed as a severe heatwave or just a typical July heat spell, the coming days will bring intense heat across much of Greece

By Friday, temperatures are projected to reach 40°C in regions such as Thessaly and Central Greece

Kallianos reiterates that while the heat will be typical of a Greek July, it will not reach hazardous levels for most people

The “Hot–Dry–Windy” conditions expected between 13–16 July are likely to increase the flammability of dry vegetation, enabling fires to ignite and spread rapidly — even during nighttime hours

According to the National Observatory of Athens’ meteo.gr platform, the combination of high temperatures, atmospheric dryness, and strong winds could create dangerous conditions for wildfires across much of the country from Sunday, July 13

According to experts from the Society, high temperatures pose serious risks to human health, primarily triggering two heat-related conditions: heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

The measure applies to specific regions experiencing extreme temperatures, including Attica, Thessaloniki, Serres, Halkidiki, and Magnesia, among others.

The Athens municipality has activated an emergency plan with air-conditioned shelters, street patrols, and relief for homeless and strays.

According to IPTO, Greece’s high-voltage Transmission System Operator, electricity demand is expected to peak at approximately 9,700 MW during the early afternoon hours of July 8.

Fierce temperatures force Greece to shut down the Acropolis and order safety measures for outdoor labor.

A mandatory halt of all manual outdoor labor between 12:00 and 5:00 pm has been enforced in areas forecasted to experience extreme temperatures and high thermal discomfort levels.

With the mercury expected to soar above 40°C (104°F), the archaeological site will shut its gates from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., following a decision by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens.

In Athens, extreme heat was recorded on Mount Lycabettus, where a thermal camera installed by the Municipality of Athens showed surface temperatures surpassing 50°C.

Areas particularly susceptible to high temperatures, such as the Thessalian Plain, parts of eastern Peloponnese, and the greater Athens area, will be most affected.

Foods like spinach, legumes, nuts, and natural coconut water help replenish essential minerals.

At least two people have died in France due to the extreme heat, and two more were killed in a wildfire in Spain this week.