People enjoy a swim at the beach of Preveli, a popular tourist spot in Rethymno, southern Crete, on Saturday. Greece’s national weather service, EMY, said that a blustery weekend which brought strong winds, showers and hail to many parts of the mainland – especially in the north and west – will give way to a heatwave this week. Temperatures are expected to start rising on Monday, to reach as high as 39 degrees Celsius on Thursday and Friday. The hot weather also raises the risk of wildfires. SIGN UP NOW SIGN UP NOW Kathimerini may send occasional special offers and promotions.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 19, 2022 16:25 UTC