Country is in the heart of first strong heatwave of this summerwith the temperature climbing to 42°C and the thermal dome to keep up to at least Wednesday 10 July.
Where the heatwaves tougher:
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Athens: 42 ° C on Monday and Tuesday. Minimum temperatures of 28–29 ° C at night, with a choking feel.
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Larissa – Agrinio – Patras: 41–42°C.
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Thessaloniki: 39–40 ° C, with severe moisture discomfort.
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Eastern Solidarity – Peloponnese – Macedonia: 39–41°C.
Daily Development (EMS – Extraordinary Bulletin 06/07):
Sunday 6/7:
36–38 ° C in Ionian, Thrace, Aegean island
Monday 7/7: 40–41 ° C almost across the country 36–38 ° C in Ionian, Dodecanese, Eastern Aegean
Tuesday 8/7: Maximum values of 41–42 ° C in eastern continents 2–3 ° C rise to the Aegean islands
Wednesday 9/7: Gradual Fall in the West High temperatures in east and island sections
Thursday 10/7: Begins the declining, mainly from west to east
Typical phenomenon:
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Minimum temperatures high (27–29 ° C)
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Low humidity (20–30%) on continental
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Urban Thermal Island: Severe night stress
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Seaside areas up to 4 ° C lower
Protection Instructions for Citizens:
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Avoid transfers 12:00–17:00
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Hydration with plenty of water – not coffee/alcohol
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Seek air -conditioned spaces
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Wear light -colored, cotton clothes
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Protect Elderly, infants, vulnerable groups
State mechanism on alert
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OR Civil protectionthe EKABthe Fire department and the municipalities are on full readiness.
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Municipal authorities they open air -conditioned rooms Related announcements are expected.
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High risk of fires in many parts of the country.
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Stay hydrated. Stay informed. Stay safe. The hottest week of this summer began. Let us pass it carefully and solidarity.
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