Greece recently welcomed the country's first heatwave since this summer. On the 20th local time, the highest temperature in many parts of Greece exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. The highest temperature detected by 24 weather stations across Greece that day exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. In the Peloponnese and central Greece, the highest temperature of the day was over 41 degrees Celsius. The Greek government advises people to avoid going outside and working outdoors during the peak period of the temperature. The government has opened air conditioned public spaces for people to escape the heat, and has also set up a 24-hour emergency helpline to provide medical advice to the public. The fire department advises the public to avoid any act that could cause a fire. The meteorological department expects this heatwave to continue until the 22nd local time.

Greece recently welcomed the country's first heatwave since this summer. On the 20th local time, the highest temperature in many parts of Greece exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. The highest temperature detected by 24 weather stations across Greece that day exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. In the Peloponnese and central Greece, the highest temperature of the day was over 41 degrees Celsius. The Greek government advises people to avoid going outside and working outdoors during the peak period of the temperature. The government has opened air conditioned public spaces for people to escape the heat, and has also set up a 24-hour emergency helpline to provide medical advice to the public. The fire department advises the public to avoid any act that could cause a fire. The meteorological department expects this heatwave to continue until the 22nd local time.