Greece's Acropolis Closes Amid Record-Breaking Early Heat Wave 🔥🏛️
Brace yourselves, amigos! Greece is sizzling under the sun with its earliest-ever heat wave, and it's so hot that even the ancient Acropolis had to take a siesta! 🔥☀️
On Wednesday, the iconic Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most-visited tourist spot, shut its gates during the hottest hours of the day—from midday to 5 p.m.—as temperatures soared past a scorching 43°C (that's over 109°F!). 🥵
This isn’t just any heat wave; meteorologists are calling it one for the history books. “This heat wave will go down in history,\" meteorologist Panos Giannopoulos said on state TV ERT. \"In the 20th century, we never had a heat wave before June 19. We have had several in the 21st century, but none before June 15.\"
And it's not over yet! Temperatures are expected to peak on Thursday, reaching up to 44°C (111°F) in some parts of the country, with Athens bracing for more intense heat. 🌡️
The heat wave, defined by temps exceeding 38°C for at least three days, has also led to school closures and health warnings. Officials are urging everyone to stay hydrated, avoid the midday sun, and keep an eye on the elderly and vulnerable. 💧
So, if you were planning to snap that perfect Instagram pic at the Acropolis this week, you might want to rethink or be prepared for some serious heat! 📸🔥
Stay cool and keep spreading the love, friends! ❤️🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
