In Rome, Italy, a woman is seen leaning by the Lions fountain, while the city experiences scorching temperatures as part of a heat wave. This comes as officials warn residents and tourists to stay indoors due to the extreme heat and wildfires in Greece, Spain, and Switzerland. The Red Cross is checking on the elderly in Italy, while Portugal is using social media to warn about the dangers of leaving pets or children in parked cars. In Greece, volunteers are distributing drinking water, and in Spain, people are urged to protect themselves from smoke inhalation. Climate change is contributing to the intensity of the heat wave, and there are concerns about an increase in deaths. Furthermore, heat records are being broken worldwide, and 2023 may be recorded as the hottest year in history. The El Nino weather phenomenon is also amplifying the effects of climate change. Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) are expected in various parts of Europe, North America, Asia, and North Africa. In the midst of this, wildfires are raging in Greece, Spain, and Switzerland. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that June had the warmest global average temperature, and the World Meteorological Organization predicts that more heat records will be broken this summer. The organization attributes this to unprecedented sea surface temperatures and low Arctic sea-ice levels, caused by human-caused climate change. In Italy, health officials have issued warnings about extreme temperatures in multiple cities. Greece is preparing for another heat wave, and wildfires continue to burn outside Athens. Spain is also experiencing high to extreme heat, with concerns about wildfires due to a prolonged drought. In Spain’s Canary Islands and Switzerland, wildfires have led to evacuations and the deployment of emergency teams. The World Meteorological Organization has verified a record temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in Sicily in 2021, and it is expected that more records will be confirmed. Despite the challenges faced by these countries, tourists are still flocking to Rome, where efforts are being made to keep them cool and safe.
Mediterranean Experiences Second Consecutive Heat Wave as Fires Ravage Spain, Switzerland, and Greece
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