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Greece is expecting a second major heatwave this summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40°C from Sunday, prompting warnings about public health impacts and heightened wildfire risks across multiple regions.
A 'heat dome' phenomenon is moving eastward from Western Europe with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius starting on Sunday, according to local media and meteorologists.
Scientist Kostas Lagouvardos explained that the heat dome occurs when warm air masses from Africa become stationary due to high-pressure systems, heating the region significantly.
Unlike the recent Western European heat wave, Greece’s temperatures are forecast to be 5 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal but may persist longer, especially in urban areas where night temperatures remain elevated.
The heat dome is expected to bring typical northern winds rather than direct African air, which could raise temperatures particularly in Athens and its southern suburbs.
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection and Climate Crisis Ministry has issued warnings about very high wildfire risks across much of Greece, including Athens, central Greece, the Peloponnese, and the northern Aegean.
Authorities have been advised to prepare for potential fires, and the public is urged to avoid outdoor activities that could trigger blazes.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 kilometres east of Gorgan in northern Iran early Sunday morning, according to preliminary seismic data.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
The hurricane was located about 170 km north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Talks at the United Nations in Geneva to establish a global legally binding treaty on plastic pollution went into overtime on Thursday, with discussions adjourned to Friday.
SOCAR Türkiye, a subsidiary of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic, has announced about a cooperation with Turkish Airlines in the field of sustainable aviation fuel. The move is aimed at complying with Türkiye's goal of reducing aviation emissions by 5% by 2030.
Spain is calling on European partners for assistance as wildfires rage across the country during one of its longest and hottest heatwaves on record.
Juneau, Alaska, is on high alert as floodwaters from the Mendenhall Glacier threaten to reach record levels, forcing residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately.
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