Early heat wave strikes parts of Europe to increase the risk of wildfire – national

major Heat waves Across the south Europe Her temperatures were paid higher than 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, where local authorities have issued new warnings against the danger of forest fires.

Experts link the increasing frequency and the intensity of these heat waves for climate change, warning that these harsh weather events have become increasingly common throughout the southern region of Europe.

The intense heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, as the locals and tourists alike accommodated the amazing conditions.

Two -thirds of Portugal were at maximum alert on Sunday for severe fires and forest fires, with temperatures rising to 42 ° C (107 Fahrenheit) in Lisbon.

In Italy, some areas-LaSyo, Tuscany, Calpia, Boglia and Umbra-were planning to prohibit some outdoor work activities during the most hours of the day in response to high temperatures. Italian labor unions have prompted the government to expand such measures at the national level.

On Sunday, the Italian Ministry of Health put 21 out of 27 monitoring cities under the highest thermal alert, including the best holiday destinations such as Rome, Milan and Napoli.

In Rome, tourists tried to search for shadow near common sites such as the colossal and the Trevi fountain, using umbrellas and drinking from general water fountains to stay cold.

Similar scenes were reported in Milan and Naples, where street sellers sold lemon juice to tourists and residents to provide some refreshments of heat.

Greece again was at high alert in the wild due to the harsh weather, as the first summer heat wave is expected to continue throughout the weekend.

A large, large fire, southern Athens, erupted on Thursday, forcing the evacuation and the closure of roads near the old Poseidon Temple. Strong winds spread fire, harm homes and send smoke through the sky.

The Greek authorities deployed 130 firefighters, 12 aircraft and 12 helicopters to fight the fire, while the police evacuated 40 people, with five areas under eviction orders.

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In Spain, the locals and tourists were desperately trying to maintain its calmness this week, as the country was burning at temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) in the southern city of Seville with other locations in the southern and central parts of the country.

The southern regions of Spain recorded higher temperatures than seasonal averages, which leads to health alerts and safety recommendations from the authorities. AEMET said at the country’s national meteorological service that June is scheduled to break another record, to become the most important month of this since the start of the records.

Experts have warned that extreme heat can affect daily life, especially for the weak population such as the elderly and children.

Local authorities advised not to physical activity during the hottest hours of the day, and recommended drinking a lot of fluids.

The Lancet Public Health Study, which published last year, highlighted the increasing death of heat deaths due to climate change. The study expected that heat -related deaths could be more than quadruple in the middle of the century under the current climate policies.

While more people die from the cold more than heat, the study stressed that the high temperatures will compensate for the most moderate winter benefits, which leads to a significant net increase in heat -related deaths.

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