2023-07-18 01:56:35
The thermometer showed more than 40 ° C on Friday in most parts of central and southern Greece, as well as in Cyprus. After the slight discomfort of a tourist due to this extreme heat, the Acropolis, symbol of the Greek capital classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, closed its doors to the public at midday. The Greek economy is idling, as if numbed by the heat, local public radio reported.
The tourist, whose life is not in danger, was taken to hospital, the emergency services said. The mercury will stay above 30°C overnight from Friday to Saturday, the Greek meteorological services have warned. In Cyprus, the situation is similar with up to 43°C in the capital Nicosia on Friday, according to the island’s radio. Under such temperatures, the human body has difficulty recovering strength, explained doctors to Greek radio.
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