Searing Heat Threatens Health of Millions in Southeast Europe
- Athens temperatures won’t drop below 30C at end of next week
- WMO says high minimum temperatures dangerous to human health
A shopping street during high temperatures in Athens.
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Heat is blanketing southeast Europe, threatening the health of millions as daily lows edge higher.
By the end of next week, temperatures in Athens won’t drop below 30C (86F), according to Weather Services International. Rome and Madrid face daily minimums above 20C, levels that were also recorded around Lake Geneva earlier this week.