Key takeaways:
- A scorching heatwave dubbed “Cerberus” is sweeping across Southern Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs.
- Italy has issued high heat alerts in 10 cities, and authorities have issued warnings about significant health risks, primarily in Spain.
- The public is advised to take extra precautions during the heatwave, such as staying in the shade, wearing light clothing, and drinking plenty of fluids.
A scorching heatwave dubbed “Cerberus” is sweeping across Southern Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs next week. On Thursday, a sign warning of very high ultraviolet radiation was posted at San Juan Beach in Alicante, Spain, as temperatures soared to 95 degrees as early as 6 a.m. in some areas.
Italy has already had to issue high heat alerts in 10 cities, and authorities have issued warnings about significant health risks, primarily in Spain, where temperatures may soon reach a staggering 113 degrees Fahrenheit in some regions. Weather alerts were in place across Spain’s Canary Islands, Italy, Cyprus and Greece, with the Greek authorities expecting temperatures to reach as high as 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday or Saturday.
The impact of extreme summer heat has been brought into focus by research this week that said as many as 61,000 people may have died in Europe’s sweltering heatwaves. An ambulance was put on standby near the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens, ready to provide first aid to tourists suffering in the heat.
The public is advised to take extra precautions during the heatwave, such as staying in the shade, wearing light clothing, and drinking plenty of fluids. People are also encouraged to check up on elderly relatives and neighbors to ensure they are safe and comfortable.
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