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Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire of the year, which began near Varnavas on August 11 and burned 10,000 hectares. The blaze, which killed one person and reached Athens’ suburbs, is under investigation for potential electrical faults and arson. Despite no evidence of malfunction from the power network operator, engineers are still examining the cause.
In the heart of Athens, a relentless heatwave grips the city, pushing temperatures to a…
Athens residents are facing a scorching heatwave, prompting the city to open air-conditioned cooling centres and activate emergency hotlines to provide relief and support.
Athens : A scorching heatwave gripping Greece this summer has tragically claimed the lives of…
Greece experienced extreme temperatures during a heatwave, with Lefkochori in Fthiotida reaching 43.2°C, the highest in the country. Sparta followed closely at 43.1°C. The average high temperature nationwide was 36.1°C, with over 228 weather stations recording temperatures above 37°C.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) has issued a heatwave advisory starting tomorrow, with temperatures expected to soar above 41-42 degrees Celsius (105.8-107.6 degrees Fahrenheit) by Wednesday, particularly in mainland regions. Residents are urged to take precautions as the heatwave is set to peak mid-week and persist through Thursday and Friday.