The heat is also pressing down on Attica, where temperatures are climbing to 35°C.

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.

Public health officials continue to emphasize the dangers of prolonged heatwaves, often described as "silent killers."

The WHO linked this escalating threat directly to climate change driven by fossil fuel consumption, which is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, and deadly

According to Swiss Re, heatwaves now kill up to 480,000 people globally each year—more than floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined

Forecasters warn of a second, more intense heatwave expected over the weekend, though early predictions suggest it will be short-lived.

The data was collected by the Copernicus program and analyzed by Météo-France

This heatwave is being driven by warm air masses moving across the Mediterranean and parts of Europe, with temperatures at 1,500 meters above sea level measuring 10–12°C above normal

Travelers should take precautions due to the heat and light dust, particularly in urban centers and inland locations

This current stretch of hot weather is expected to last at least four more days, peaking Friday, before a slight cooldown and wind increase arrives on Sunday

After a calm start, the country will face a burst of summer heat midweek—punctuated by local temperature spikes over 40°C—followed by a possible return to stormy and unstable conditions just as the weekend begins

These projections align with a broader trend across Europe, where above-average temperatures are expected continent-wide

This research is part of the CLIMPACT initiative, which supports the enhancement of Greece’s national climate change monitoring and response capabilities

The Copernicus Climate Change Service's 2024 report shows the continent is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world

For the first time, global temperature increases are anticipated to surpass the 1.5°C threshold, compared to the pre-industrial levels.

Exposing bottled water and other packaged products to high temperatures poses health risks

All you need to know to stay safe and make the most of your holidays in Greece during a heatwave.