greece, a country that has been battling wildfires throughout the week, it is particularly difficult and concerning. 0fficials week, it is particularly difficult and concerning. officials are warning of a high risk of wildfires as they keep battling blazes right now. that wildfire is focused on the island of rhodes, and they are warning that the next few days could see the mainland have further flare ups as well. away from the wildfires themselves, the people in the city of athens, for example, they could be experiencing temperatures in the mid to high 40s, for six to seven days more. for people who work in the acropolis, thatis people who work in the acropolis, that is unbearable. that is why archaeological sites like the acropolis are going to be shut between noon to 5:30pm, to protect the workers, as well as tourists. so, regionally, where are we looking? i know that greece has been struggling, but this has really been
away from the wildfires themselves, the people in the city of athens, for example, they could be experiencing temperatures in the mid to high 40s, for six to seven days more. for people who work in the acropolis, that is unbearable. that is why archaeological sites like the acropolis are going to be shut between noon to 5:30pm, to protect the workers, as well as tourists. so, regionally, where are we looking? i know that greece has been struggling, but this has really been millions of people around the world have been struggling with the heat in the past few weeks. that s right, it has been affecting the northern hemisphere, the united states has really struggled. temperatures have been extremely high in the south in particular, in phoenix, arizona. they have been dealing with temperatures of around 43 celsius for three weeks.
wales into southern scotland. and as you are probably going to hear in just a moment, we are seeing some unprecedented heat moving up from spain and portugal, the temperatures in the last few days, mid to high 40s in places, that will be moving its way steadily northwards and so monday and tuesday, widely across england and wales, we are looking at mid to high 30s in places, potentially peaking at 40 celsius. please, please, take this with significant care. do look at what advice we are giving to you on the bbc weather website, stay out of the extreme heat, keep well hydrated, look after your pets, make sure you try and keep your house as ventilated and as cool as possible. really useful advice. it is worth seeing it in context as the heat moves up through europe on the charts there. more from louise, and we will talk about some of the things you might be thinking about
everything to make them happy. red alerts are in force in 15 italian cities. those who can try to cool off. but in this ageing country, there s concern about the vulnerable. spain too is scorching. with temperatures set to hit the mid to high 40s, the shady squares are the best spots. thermometers from the pandemic are put to other use. it s been prompted by this, an anticyclone, an area of high pressure sat across north africa and southern europe. this one is nicknamed lucifer, apt for those in its wake. and it s stoking the wildfires, around 500 new blazes ravaging italy last night the worst in the south. at least four people have died over the past week. translation: this year s been difficult for us - because of the intense heat. next year, we hope to be able to start our prevention works earlier, so that we can prevent fires, especially in woods and particularly here in etna park.