Weather maps show the mercury set to rise in Spain and Greece as the two European hotspots are hit by a brutal heatwave
European holiday hotspots are set to be hit by a scorching heatwave, with weather maps predicting temperatures soaring to 46C in Spain and 45C in Greece .
Turkey and Cyprus were among the countries hardest hit by the recent heatwave, while six cities in Spain were put on 'red alert' last week. Cadiz, Cordoba, Huelva, Jaen, Seville, and Badajoz were all issued extreme heat warnings by Spain's State Meteorological Agency, with some regions still experiencing peak temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s, reports the Express.
Likewise, in Greece, cities are expected to swelter under temperatures of around 42-43C, with Thessaloniki predicted to reach a scorching 45C. William Spencer, climate and first aid product manager at the British Red Cross, stated: "Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and getting worse because of climate change. Sadly, we have seen cases already this year of the tragic impact high temperatures can have on human life.
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