The country is converted today (23.07.2025) with the persistent heat that ‘sweeps’ the country in the last 24 hours, to peak and last until Sunday with temperatures that will arrive and will overcome 43 degrees Celsius in many areas.
This is the second wave of this summer. Worst day of extreme heat will be on the continents today, since already yesterday the thermometers showed almost 44 degrees Celsius In Central Greece, and today the situation is expected to worsen. Indeed, due to extreme temperatures, Civil Protection and the Ministry of Labor are ringing ‘bell»To workers, distributors, elderly and vulnerable groups.
For today Wednesday, the temperature will be kept in very high levels across the country. It will reach mainland Greece 39 to 41, locally in Central Macedonia, Eastern Solidarity and eastern Peloponnese 42 and in Thessaly 43 degrees Celsius. In Athens and Thessaloniki 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.
In the eastern Aegean islands and the Dodecanese 37 to 39 and locally 40 to 41 degrees Celsius. In the Ionian Islands and Crete 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. The minimal temperatures will range in high Levels (about 27 to 29 degrees Celsius mainly in urban centers).
In the Aegean islands, in the Dodecanese and Crete is expected to worse The state of the heat, tomorrow Thursday and Friday, with high temperatures not receding, making the country look like ‘boiling cauldron».
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Thermal burden warnings for July 22 and 23
Intense and prolonged incident of heatwaves affects the country, with conditions intense thermal burden and increased risk of occurring unfavorable impact in health.
So according to system warnings HEAT-ALARM by meteo, the heatwave will peak Today Tuesday 22nd and tomorrow Wednesday, July 23, affecting the entire territory, with a particular burden on urban centers.
Conditions are considered particularly dangerous to health, even for healthy people without protection while recommending restrictions In the movements and special care for the groups.
Serious Episode Heat in progress
An intense incident of heat has been affecting our country since Monday, July 20th. On Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23 July are foreseen adverse bio-Meteorological Conditions, while the burden is expected to be maintained until Saturday, July 26th.
Intense and prolonged thermal burden across the country
On both days (July 22 & 23), high to extreme levels of thermal burden across the country are expected, with a long time (over 6 hours) in many areas and absence of cooling at nightespecially in urban centers. The risk of health is increased, even for healthy people without sufficient protection.
Lack of cooling in the Aegean
An important factor that enhances the burden on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday, July 23, even on the Aegean islands, including the Cyclades and Crete, is the absence of northern winds (meltemia).
Beneficial effect of the sea breeze
Coastal areas, such as southern Athens, Piraeus and Patras, are expected to have relatively milder daily thermal burden on both days (July 22 & 23), due to the presence of a sea breeze, which provides local cooling.
Protection measures
Limit external commutes to hot hours – drink water frequently, even if you do not thirst – stay in shady or cool spots – contact elderly or people living alone.
More information and practical instructions: https://meteo.gr/heatalarm
Civil Protection Prevention Instructions
THE General Secretariat of Civil ProtectionAlready yesterday, it has made recommendations to the citizens to be very careful, ensuring that self -protection measures arise from high temperatures caused by the heat.
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, has informed the competent state -owned services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, in order to be on increased civil protection readiness to address the impact of high temperatures immediately.
At the same time, in areas where high temperatures are prevalent, the GIS is drawing attention to people who belong to vulnerable groups, to be very careful, To avoid health problems, such as thermal exhaustion and heat stroke, which may be caused by the high temperatures.
In particular, according to the self -protection guidelines from high temperatures, it is recommended for citizens:
- To remain in cool and shady places Far from overcrowding, using air conditioners or fans and avoid heavy physical work in high temperature, apnea and high humidity areas.
- To avoid sunbathing, as well as walking or running under the sun and wear hat and sunglasses and lightweight clothing of fabric that allows the skin to ventilate and facilitate evaporation of sweat, avoiding synthetic fabrics.
- To consume light meals with fruits and vegetables, limiting the fat and the amount of food.
- Drink plenty of water and fruit juices, avoiding alcohol.
Particular care is recommended for babies and young children as well as the elderly and sufferers from chronic diseases to protect them from high temperatures
For more information and guidelines for self -protection from high temperatures, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at civilProtection.gov.gr and the following document of the Ministry of Health “Prevention of impacts from the appearance of high temperatures and heatwave»:
Specifically issues concerning the Prevention of thermal stress of workers They are given in the following document of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security “Prevention of thermal stress of workers”
It is noted that according to the updated emergency weather report (EDEK) today issued by the National Meteorological Service (NMS), the temperature in our country will be maintained at a very high level in the coming days. The highest prices are expected on Thursday (24-07-25) and Friday (25-07-25). Possible expiration of the heat all over Greece on Sunday (27-7-2025).
It is noted that:
A. Minimum temperatures will range at high levels (about 27 to 29 degrees Celsius mainly in urban centers).
B. from Friday (25-07-25) gradually to the east and mainly in the Aegean There will be 6 beaufort north winds that will be strengthened on Saturday (26-07-25).
Citizens can be informed daily on the evolution of emergency weather in regular EMY weather reports and on the EMY website at www.emy.gr, (www.oldportal.emy.gr)
For more information and self -protection guidelines from high temperatures, citizens can visit the website of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.
Prohibited Delivery and External Tasks
New extraordinary measures announced the Ministry of Labor. According to the circular issued, measures are taken for private sector workers to protect themselves from the high temperatures brought by the heatwave that is suffering The last 24 hours of the country.
Specifically according to the circular Outdoor work and delivery are forbidden from 11am to 18:00 in the afternoon Wednesday throughout the country, except for the mountainous mainland as well as the mountains of Crete.
At the same time, private sector workers will work through teleworking. Specifically The Ministry’s circular states the following:
A. Measures to tackle thermal stress of private sector workers
In order to tackle the thermal stress of workers with a dependent labor relationship in the private sector of the economy, employers take technical and organizational protection measures, in accordance with the indicative rather than a restrictive list of 34666/03.06.2024 circular entitled “Prevention of Thermal Struggle” R1N46NLDG-HOO6).
B. Mandatory pause of work on outdoor activities
For businesses located in areas, where the latest forecasts of the National Weather Service (NMS), according to the latest predictions of the National Meteorological Service (NMS) are expected to prevail in all areas of the country, except for the mainland mountains and the mountains of Crete, 23.07. In the period 11.00΄-18.00΄, in outdoor manual work, such as work on technical and building projects, construction sites, shipbuilding zones, distribution and transportation of products and objects with a two-wheeled vehicle, skateboard, reerves, etc.
It is noted that in the above cases of compulsory cessation of work all employees are included, regardless of their type of employment, including the digital platforms referred to in Article 68 of Law 4808/2021.
In the case of the disposal of Delivery Distribution Businesses, this applies to all businesses that carry out delivery, whether they maintain a physical store or a digital platform, however, may maintain the choice of ordering by receiving the user directly from the shop/takeway (Takeaway) as well as the order. Public use other than any form of bicycles and mopeds, as defined in the provisions of the Road Traffic Code if they have air conditioning.
The cessation of operations does not apply to economic activities concerning significant and socially critical infrastructure in the fields of health, transport and utility (eg health units, water supply, electricity, air transport, handling, marine, land and rail transport), under the condition of its 34666/03.06.2024 circular “Prevention of thermal stress of workers” (APA: RG1N46NLDG-HOO6), including the organization of working time. In case of non -compliance with the obligations hereof, the Labor Inspectorate shall be imposed in accordance with Articles 23 and 24 of Law 3996/2011 (A ‘170), a fine of two thousand (2,000) euros per employee of the business.
C. Providing Distance Labor with the teleworking system
For employees with a subordinate employment relationship in the private sector that belong to high -risk groups (Annex Table 2 of 34666/03.06.2024 circular) and especially in the case of exposure to aggravating conditions in the areas of paragraph B of this circular, they should be taken care of by businesses in order to provide them with the work. as long as it is possible by the nature of their work.
D. Extraordinary measures to organize working time
In order to tackle the thermal stress of workers in the areas referred to in paragraph B of this circular and to facilitate employees at any change of time to leave and withdraw from work, employers may not be registered in advance. WORK EVERY CHANGE OF WORKING TIME