Italy, Greece, Spain and more are all baking in a heatwave which has seen a red alert issued for southern parts of Europe - with the mercury set to reach 42C
Irish holidaymakers jetting off to southern Europe are being told to brace themselves for a scorching heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar to a blistering 42C in several places. Italy and Greece , along with Spain , are sweltering under an intense surge of heat as hot air from Africa engulfs the region.
READ MORE: Irish coastal town just 21km from Dublin named one of world's most underrated travel destinations Rome's zoo is preparing to offer its animals popsicles as a form of relief later this week when temperatures are predicted to exceed 38C . However, thousands of music fans heading to Coldplay concerts in the city this week won't be so lucky.
Despite temperatures being a relatively cool 34C , Istanbul's municipality in Turkey issued a heat warning on Tuesday. The advisory, aimed at residents including the elderly, pregnant women, children, and those with health issues, recommended avoiding going out between 10am and 4pm. Romania and neighbouring Moldova have also been hit by an intense heatwave over the past week. Both countries' capitals, Bucharest and Chisinau respectively, have seen temperatures exceeding 40C this week.
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