2023-07-21 20:42:17
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Posted on 07/21/2023 20:42
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FRANCE 2 Article written by France 2 – R. Schapira, L. Pensa
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It is the summer of all dangers for Greece. In parallel with the fires, temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days, forcing the authorities to take measures to protect the population and tourists.
The heat has once again descended on the streets of Athens. More than 40°C were recorded this Friday, July 21. As the peak of the tourist season is coming, the authorities have taken measures to protect its population and tourists. Archaeological sites across the country have had to close their doors during the hottest hours.
45°C announced this Sunday
But the high heat does not prevent some tourists from visiting the Acropolis of Athens (Greece). Determined tourists, who do not always measure the effects of heat on their organism. Result: for several days, many discomforts have taken place around the ancient site. Red Cross volunteers are therefore on hand to keep watch. In the early evening, it was still 37°C this Friday July 21 in the streets of Athens, but the worst is to be feared with a record 45°C announced this Sunday July 23.
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