ATHENS: Greece shut more ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heatwave of the summer persisted for a third day. Locals sat in air conditioned rooms set up by the city, using hand held fans to create a breeze. Firefighters who put out several wildfires on Wednesday remained on high alert as strong winds were expected to hit several parts of the country. Scientists warn that summer temperatures there could rise by an average of 2 degrees by 2050. Our first goal shall be to lower the median temperature, the felt-air temperature,” he told Reuters.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 14, 2024 02:54 UTC