The highest temperature in Italy has reached 46 ℃, and extreme high temperatures continue in many parts of Europe
The extreme heat weather sweeping across Europe is still ongoing. On July 19th local time, several cities in Italy experienced high temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperature even reaching 46 degrees Celsius.
According to reports, the Italian government issued a red warning for high temperatures in more than 20 cities on the same day, with an expected maximum temperature of 46 degrees Celsius in these cities, including parts of Sardinia and Sicily in the Mediterranean.
Antoni Pasala, a resident of Palermo, praised that during the hottest hours of the afternoon, traditional summer methods should be followed, such as drinking plenty of water, avoiding going out, and eating more fruits.
Spain's temperature breaks through 44 ℃ and high temperatures affect agriculture
On the same day, the Andalusia region of Spain was also experiencing extreme high temperatures of grilling. According to the local meteorological department, the highest temperature in some cities has exceeded 44 degrees Celsius. On the afternoon of the 19th, there was no one above the streets in the city center, and even near the boulevards and fountains, no one took a break. It was not until 6pm and 7pm that residents left their homes for outdoor activities, but the thermometer still showed a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius.
According to experts, the drought caused by hot weather has already affected local agricultural production.
Agricultural expert Julio Carlero: We will face longer lasting extreme high temperatures, but in my opinion, this is not the worst. The impact of high temperatures on water resources is even more concerning.
Multiple wildfires continue in Greece, forcing people to evacuate
The Greek meteorological department issued a warning on the 19th that although the peak of the first heat wave has passed, the second heat wave in the local area will arrive again on the 20th. Affected by extreme high temperatures, wildfires in western Athens, the Greek capital, have been burning continuously for three days. Many forests and houses have been burned down, and a large number of residents have been evacuated. In addition, wildfires also broke out in the Rhode Island region of Greece on the 19th. Although the fire broke out far from the scenic area, the local government still evacuated a hotel and three villages and towns located in the mountainous area.
The Romanian capital is facing record breaking high temperatures
In addition, the Romanian capital Bucharest is also facing record breaking high temperatures. Affected by the high temperature weather, the local streets are sparsely populated. More local residents and tourists gather in the park in the city center, enjoying shade from trees and by the river, trying to alleviate the discomfort caused by the heat wave.
