Going to Greece, Turkey or Portugal this summer? - Expect a heatwave, here’s our guide to the weather - video Dailymotion

Explainer with Nick Dee

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00:00Greece has already faced its earliest recorded heatwave this year, following a 16-day heatwave

00:07last summer that triggered devastating wildfires.

00:10The ongoing extreme temperatures have led to several tourists going missing and multiple

00:15fatalities, including health expert Michael Mosley.

00:19Meteorological expert Rosie Mamet warned that high temperatures are expected to persist

00:25throughout the summer, possibly making it the warmest summer ever recorded in Greece.

00:30The extreme heat there is exacerbating wildfire risks and putting a strain on public health

00:36and infrastructure.

00:37That's prompting authorities to issue heat advisories and prepare emergency response

00:43measures.

00:44Additionally, the tourism sector is feeling the impact as visitors face heightened risks.

00:51Turkey has seen temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius this summer, significantly

00:56above the seasonal average by 8-12 degrees Celsius.

01:00The country is grappling with numerous wildfires, particularly in seven provinces.

01:06Professor Murat Turkac from Berghazi University predicts continued record-breaking temperatures

01:11throughout the summer, especially in the southeastern promises and central Anatolia.

01:17These extreme temperatures are not only fueling wildfires, but also leading to water shortages

01:22and agricultural stress, impacting both urban and rural communities.

01:28Authorities are intensifying efforts to combat wildfires and provide relief to affected areas.

01:34Portugal has already experienced soaring temperatures, with highs reaching the late 30s in June.

01:40According to AMET, there is a 70-100% probability that Portugal will have a warmer than normal

01:47summer.

01:48The high temperatures are prompting concerns over drought conditions and water resource

01:52management, with a reminder to tourists to wear protection and stay out of the midday sun.