Greece is facing a dramatic weather shift, with record-breaking March heat—peaking at 33.7°C in Crete—set to plunge into snow and frost by Tuesday, threatening agriculture and highlighting the country’s status as a climate change hotspot.
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Greece experienced its hottest summer and winter on record in 2024, with extreme temperatures and significant weather events highlighting the growing impact of climate change. The year saw record-breaking heat of 44.5°C in Voukolies, Chania, and extreme cold of -23.2°C at Mount Parnassos, along with unprecedented rainfall and a surge in impactful weather events. These findings, reported by Meteo.gr and the National Observatory of Athens, emphasize the urgent need for climate action and adaptation measures.
A sunken Greek village, Kallio, has resurfaced for the first time in 30 years due to record-breaking heat and severe drought. The village, submerged in the late 1970s to create the Mornos reservoir, has reemerged as water levels dropped by 30 percent. This phenomenon highlights the growing impact of climate change on Greece, which has faced its hottest summer on record and widespread water shortages.
The year 2024 is on track to become the hottest on record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Despite a slight dip in July temperatures compared to 2023, extreme heatwaves, record ocean temperatures, and widespread weather disasters signal a continuing trend of global warming.