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ATHENS: The current heatwave gripping Greece is set to become the longest in the country’s recorded history, a senior official with the national weather institute said on Saturday.
Athens (AFP) July 22, 2023 - Greece was Saturday bracing for its longest heatwave on record as weekend temperatures were forecast to soar above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), while a record-breaking heatwave stretching across the southern United States was expected to expand in the coming days.
The Irish embassy in Athens has advised any Irish citizens affected by the wildfires to remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities.
‘We will probably go through 16-17 days of a heatwave, which has never happened before in our country,’ a Greek scientist said.
ATHENS — Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, a top meteorologist warned on Friday as the country wilts under a prolonged heatwave set to last well into next week.Government ministries have advised people to work from home where possible and not to venture out unnecessarily. The exceptional temperatures also mean key tourism sites will be closed during the