Hell in Greece: Asphalt boils at 60 degrees, roofs melt at 75!
An extreme heatwave is paralyzing neighboring Greece, where air temperatures exceed 41 degrees. Thermal cameras record terrifying surface numbers, while tourists increasingly seek alternative destinations to escape the scorching heat.
A Record-Breaking Heatstroke
Neighboring Greece is facing one of the fiercest heatwaves this year, literally turning cities into ovens. According to the latest measurements from thermal cameras, the situation on the ground is alarming. The asphalt on the streets reaches an incredible 60 degrees Celsius, while the roofs of buildings in certain areas are heated to a terrifying 75 degrees.
These extreme conditions make daily functioning almost impossible, especially in densely populated urban areas where concrete further retains the heat.
Meteorological Stations Record Extremes
Official data from the National Meteorological Observatory in Athens only confirm the severity of the situation. The highest air temperatures were registered in Riza in Corinth, Makrakomi in Phthiotis, and Olenio in Elis, where the mercury in the thermometers climbed to 41.1 degrees Celsius.
The fact that this is not an isolated incident is shown by the fact that as many as 24 meteorological stations across the country measured temperatures above 40 degrees. Additionally, values higher than 37 degrees were recorded at more than 150 measuring points, clearly illustrating the vast geographical scope of this dangerous heatwave.
Tourists Seek Alternatives
Such unbearable weather conditions are already beginning to affect the tourist season. An increasing number of visitors, who traditionally spend their summer holidays in Greece, are now considering changing their plans. They are increasingly turning to other destinations that offer a more pleasant climate, lower prices, clean seas, and significantly fewer crowds, trying to avoid the hell of the Greek coast.
